Explore the Family Name Malz
The meaning of Malz
German: 1. variant of Maltz. 2. habitational name from a place so named in Brandenburg. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Kurt, Manfred, Otto.
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How common is the last name Malz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Malz saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 59,147, with a headcount of 320, which translated to a proportion of 0.12 per 100k. A decade later, the rank had fallen to 63,698, indicating a decrease in popularity by 7.69%. The count also decreased to 313, a drop of 2.19%, leading to a reduced proportion of 0.11 per 100k, a decline of 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,147 | #63,698 | -7.69% |
| Count | 320 | 313 | -2.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Malz
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Malz surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that in both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the name among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those reporting two or more races, Black individuals, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives. The majority of individuals with the Malz surname identified as White, accounting for 97.19% in 2000, although this figure slightly fell to 96.49% in 2010. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, rising marginally from 1.56% in 2000 to 1.60% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.19% | 96.49% | -0.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 1.6% | 2.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |