2000
#148,244
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Malgeri
An Italian surname possibly deriving from a nickname for someone with a sour disposition.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Malgeri. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Malgeri surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Malgeri in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Malgeri, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (4.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Malgeri
The surname MALGERI has its roots in Italy, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Italian word "malgaro," which referred to a shepherd or dairy farmer. The name likely arose in regions where these occupations were prevalent, such as the mountainous areas of northern Italy.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname MALGERI can be found in a document from the 13th century in the town of Bergamo, located in the Lombardy region. This document mentioned a certain Pietro MALGERI, who was a landowner and farmer.
During the Renaissance period, the MALGERI name gained prominence in the city of Venice. Historical records from the 15th century mention a wealthy merchant family called MALGERI who had established a successful trading business with the Eastern Mediterranean.
In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the MALGERI surname was Girolamo MALGERI, a renowned painter from the city of Verona. His works adorned several churches and palaces in the region, showcasing his skill in the Renaissance artistic style.
The name MALGERI also has ties to the island of Sicily, where it was associated with the noble Sicilian family of the same name. In the 17th century, a certain Vincenzo MALGERI served as a high-ranking official in the court of the Kingdom of Sicily.
Another notable figure was Antonio MALGERI, a celebrated architect from the 18th century who was responsible for designing several iconic buildings in the city of Naples. His masterpiece was the Palazzo MALGERI, a grand residence that still stands today as a testament to his architectural genius.
Throughout the centuries, the MALGERI surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, and military leaders. One such individual was General Paolo MALGERI, who served in the Italian army during the Napoleonic Wars and played a pivotal role in several military campaigns.
While the origins of the MALGERI surname can be traced back to Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, with descendants carrying on the legacy of this historic name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Malgeri
Among Census respondents with the surname Malgeri, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (4.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Malgeri bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Malgeri surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.5% · 98
- Hispanic or Latino6.3% · 7
- Asian and Pacific Islander4.5% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Malgeri
Malgeri appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+16 bearers (+15.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,104 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
-6 bearers (-5.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,814 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #148,244 | 102 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | +16 bearers (+15.7%) | Up 7,104 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-5.1%) | Down 6,814 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Malgeri surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #141,140 | #147,954 | -4.8% |
| Count | 118 | 112 | -5.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Malgeri bearers went from 118 to 112 (-5.1% change). The surname moved down 6,814 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #147,954.
FAQ
Malgeri surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Malgeri?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Malgeri. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Malgeri?
Malgeri ranks #147,954 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 112 people with the surname Malgeri. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Malgeri.
Has Malgeri become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Malgeri went from 118 recorded bearers to 112. That is a decrease of 6 (-5.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Malgeri?
Among Census respondents with the surname Malgeri, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (4.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Malgeri in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.5% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Malgeri appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.5%), Hispanic (6.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (4.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Malgeri (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Malgeri mean?
An Italian surname possibly deriving from a nickname for someone with a sour disposition. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Malgeri (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Malgeri?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the last name Malgeri on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.