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

Maleport, 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 Maleport surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maleport in America

Maleport is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maleport surname appeared 108 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 Maleport.

We can also compare 2010 data for Maleport 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 Maleport

The surname MALEPORT has its origins in England, dating back to the late 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French words "mal" meaning "bad" and "port" meaning "harbor" or "port". This suggests that the name may have originated from someone who lived near a hazardous or undesirable harbor.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name MALEPORT can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire from the year 1195, where a Roger Maleport is listed as a land holder. In the 13th century, the name appeared in various spellings such as Maleport, Malport, and Malleport in records from counties like Essex, Suffolk, and Norfolk.

The MALEPORT surname has been linked to several notable historical figures over the centuries. Sir John Maleport (1320-1389) was a prominent English knight and landowner from Essex who fought in the Hundred Years' War. His descendant, Sir Thomas Maleport (1425-1492), served as the Sheriff of Norfolk and Suffolk during the reign of King Henry VI.

In the 16th century, a William Maleport (1510-1578) was a respected merchant and alderman in the city of London. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and donated funds towards the construction of a grammar school in his hometown of Chelmsford, Essex.

During the English Civil War, Captain Robert Maleport (1615-1681) fought on the Parliamentarian side and was involved in the siege of Colchester in 1648. He later settled in Suffolk and his descendants continued to hold land in the area for several generations.

Another notable figure was Sir Edward Maleport (1745-1823), a British naval officer who served with distinction during the American Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic Wars. He was knighted for his bravery and rose to the rank of Vice Admiral before his retirement.

While the MALEPORT surname may have originated from a less desirable location, its bearers have left a lasting mark on English history through their military service, civic leadership, and contributions to their local communities over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maleport

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

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 Maleport 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 Maleport 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 Maleport was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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