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

Malfavon, 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 Malfavon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Malfavon in America

Malfavon is the 52851st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Malfavon surname appeared 392 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 Malfavon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Malfavon 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 Malfavon

The surname Malfavon is believed to have originated in the region of Normandy in northern France during the medieval period. Some historians suggest that the name may have derived from the Old French term "mal faveur," meaning "ill favor" or "bad fortune." This could potentially indicate that the earliest bearers of the name were associated with an unfortunate event or circumstance.

Alternatively, the name may have evolved from a specific place name or location within Normandy, as was common practice during the Middle Ages. However, no definitive records have been uncovered linking the surname to a particular Norman village or region.

One of the earliest documented instances of the Malfavon surname appears in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and property rights commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a certain "Radulfus de Malfavon" as a landholder in the county of Hampshire, England.

In the 13th century, a Robert Malfavon was listed as a knight and vassal of the Earl of Pembroke in the Welsh Marches region. His son, William Malfavon, was noted for his participation in the Barons' Revolt against King John in 1215.

During the Hundred Years' War between England and France, a French nobleman named Jacques Malfavon (1328-1389) gained recognition for his military exploits defending the city of Calais against English forces.

In the 16th century, a renowned scholar and theologian, Pierre Malfavon (1505-1572), made significant contributions to the field of religious studies and served as a advisor to the French monarchy.

Another notable figure was the English explorer and cartographer, John Malfavon (1620-1687), who played a pivotal role in mapping the coastlines of North America and the Caribbean during the Age of Exploration.

While the Malfavon surname is relatively uncommon today, it holds a rich historical legacy spanning multiple centuries and encompassing various professions and accomplishments across Europe and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Malfavon

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

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

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