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

Malfara, 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 Malfara surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Malfara in America

Malfara is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Malfara surname appeared 122 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 Malfara.

We can also compare 2010 data for Malfara 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 Malfara

The surname Malfara originated in Italy, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "malfara," which means "bad soil" or "infertile land." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to individuals who resided in or near areas with poor agricultural conditions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Malfara surname can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Normanno, a collection of medieval documents from Southern Italy, dating back to the 11th century. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Malfara," "Malfarà," and "Malfarano," indicating regional variations.

The Malfara name has also been associated with certain place names in Italy. For example, there is a town called Malfara in the province of Reggio Calabria, located in the southern region of Calabria. It is possible that the surname originated from this location or a similar place name.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Malfara surname. One such figure was Girolamo Malfara (1527-1599), an Italian philosopher and humanist from Naples. He was renowned for his works on logic and philosophy, and his teachings influenced many scholars of his time.

Another prominent bearer of the Malfara name was Francesco Malfara (1670-1741), an Italian painter and architect from Palermo, Sicily. He is best known for his contributions to the Baroque architectural style, particularly in the design of churches and palaces in Sicily.

In the 18th century, Giuseppe Malfara (1725-1807) was a notable Italian composer and violinist from Naples. He composed several operas and instrumental works, and his contributions to the Neapolitan school of music were significant.

During the 19th century, Vincenzo Malfara (1810-1885) was a Italian politician and lawyer from Calabria. He served as a member of the Parliament of the Kingdom of Italy and was actively involved in the Risorgimento movement, which aimed to unify the various states of the Italian peninsula.

Another notable figure with the Malfara surname was Domenico Malfara (1882-1963), an Italian painter and sculptor from Sicily. He is renowned for his works depicting scenes from Sicilian folklore and rural life, capturing the essence of the island's culture and traditions.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the Malfara surname who have left their mark on various fields throughout history, highlighting the rich heritage and significance of this Italian surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Malfara

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

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

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