Explore the Family Name Malzone
The meaning of Malzone
Italian: perhaps a variant of Balzone, an augmentative of Balzo, from the ancient Germanic personal name Balzo or a nickname from balzo ‘cliff’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Gennaro, Alfonse, Grazio, Lorenzo, Pasquale.
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How common is the last name Malzone in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Malzone saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 67,522nd most popular surname and this fell to 74,141st in 2010, a change of -9.8%. The count of people with the Malzone surname also dropped by 4.4% during these years, going from 273 to 261. The proportion of people with the Malzone surname per 100k individuals likewise decreased by 10%, from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,522 | #74,141 | -9.8% |
| Count | 273 | 261 | -4.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Malzone
The ethnic identity linked to the Malzone surname has changed somewhat over the same decade, as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of those with the Malzone surname identified as White, though the percentage dropped slightly from 95.60% in 2000 to 93.49% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased significantly during these years, from 4.03% to 5.36%, marking a 33% increase. No individuals with the Malzone surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.6% | 93.49% | -2.21% |
| Hispanic | 4.03% | 5.36% | 33% |
| 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% |