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

Malespín, 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 Malespín surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Malespín in America

Malespín is the 78567th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Malespín surname appeared 243 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 Malespín.

We can also compare 2010 data for Malespín 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 Malespín

The surname Malespin is of French origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the Normandy region of northern France, where it was likely derived from a combination of the Old French words "mal" (meaning bad or evil) and "espin" (a thorny plant or bush).

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Malespin name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry refers to a "Robert Malespin" who held lands in the county of Surrey.

In the 12th century, a notable figure bearing the Malespin name was Raoul Malespin, a French nobleman and crusader who participated in the Third Crusade (1189-1192). He is mentioned in several contemporary chronicles and accounts of the crusades.

During the 13th century, the Malespin family had established a presence in the region of Brittany, where they held lands and titles. One member of this branch, Guillaume Malespin, was a prominent knight and military leader who fought alongside the French king during the Hundred Years' War (1337-1453).

The town of Malespine in the Hautes-Alpes region of southeastern France likely derived its name from the Malespin family, who may have held lands or influence in the area during the medieval period.

In the realm of literature, the name Malespin appears in the works of the renowned French author François Rabelais (c. 1494-1553). In his satirical novel "Gargantua and Pantagruel," one of the characters is named "Malespin the Monk."

Another notable figure with the Malespin surname was Jean-Baptiste Malespin (1628-1719), a French priest and scholar who served as the personal tutor to the children of Louis XIV. He was known for his extensive writings on theology and philosophy.

Throughout history, the Malespin name has been represented in various fields, from military and nobility to academia and literature, reflecting its enduring presence and significance within French culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Malespín

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

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

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