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

Malinis, 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 Malinis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Malinis in America

Malinis is the 98553rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Malinis surname appeared 184 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 Malinis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Malinis 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 Malinis

The surname MALINIS is believed to have originated from the Philippines. It is a name that is derived from the Tagalog word "malinis," which means "clean" or "pure." This suggests that the name was likely given to someone who was known for their cleanliness or purity of character.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname MALINIS can be traced back to the 16th century, during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines. It is possible that the name was adopted by Filipinos who converted to Catholicism and took on Spanish-influenced surnames.

In the 1700s, the surname MALINIS was found in various historical records and documents from the Philippines, including church records and land grants. One notable individual with this surname was Juan MALINIS, a landowner and local leader in the town of Taal, Batangas, in the late 18th century.

During the 19th century, the MALINIS surname appeared in several historical records, such as census data and military records. One prominent figure was Mariano MALINIS, a Filipino revolutionary who fought against Spanish colonial rule in the 1890s.

In the early 20th century, the MALINIS surname gained recognition with the birth of Maria MALINIS (1902-1985), a renowned Filipino writer and journalist. She is credited with being one of the pioneers of modern Philippine literature.

Another notable individual with the MALINIS surname was Rodrigo MALINIS (1920-1998), a respected politician and diplomat who served as a senator in the Philippines and later as an ambassador to several countries.

Throughout its history, the MALINIS surname has been associated with various professions, including academics, artists, and political figures. However, it remains a relatively uncommon surname, particularly outside of the Philippines.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Malinis

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

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

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