Find out how popular the last name Malcuit is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Malcuit.

Malcuit, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Malcuit surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Malcuit in America

Malcuit is the 80131st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Malcuit surname appeared 237 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Malcuit.

We can also compare 2010 data for Malcuit to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Malcuit

The surname Malcuit originates from the Normandy region of northern France, dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French words "mal" meaning "bad" and "cuit" meaning "baked" or "cooked." This suggests the name may have originated as a nickname for someone who was a poor baker or cook.

Malcuit is a relatively rare surname, with few historical records or references. However, one notable mention is found in the 13th-century manuscript "Le Roman de Renart," a satirical poem featuring anthropomorphic animals. In this work, a character named Malcuit appears as a baker.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname Malcuit dates back to 1275, when a Jean Malcuit is listed in the tax records of the village of Rouen, Normandy. Another early example is Guillemin Malcuit, a landowner mentioned in the 1312 census of the Normandy region.

During the Middle Ages, the spelling of the name varied, with variations such as Malcuyt, Malcuyte, and Maucuit appearing in various records. Some of these variations may have been influenced by local dialects or scribal errors.

In the 16th century, the Malcuit surname appears to have spread beyond Normandy, with records showing individuals bearing the name in other parts of northern France. One notable figure from this period is Jacques Malcuit (1525-1592), a merchant and landowner from Amiens.

Over the centuries, the Malcuit surname has remained relatively uncommon, with few famous individuals bearing the name. However, one notable exception is Pierre Malcuit (1782-1856), a French military officer who served under Napoleon and fought in several campaigns during the Napoleonic Wars.

Other individuals with the Malcuit surname include André Malcuit (1867-1942), a French sculptor and artist known for his works in bronze and marble; Émile Malcuit (1901-1978), a French politician and mayor of the town of Vire; and Jean-Baptiste Malcuit (1924-2003), a French writer and poet who published several collections of poetry and short stories.

While the surname Malcuit is relatively uncommon, its origins and historical references provide a glimpse into the rich tapestry of French cultural and linguistic heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Malcuit

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Malcuit.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Malcuit was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Malcuit has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Malcuit was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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