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

Maliska, 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 Maliska surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maliska in America

Maliska is the 109258th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maliska surname appeared 162 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 Maliska.

We can also compare 2010 data for Maliska 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 Maliska

The surname Maliska has its origins in the Slavic languages and is believed to have originated in regions of Central and Eastern Europe, particularly in countries such as Poland, Slovakia, and Ukraine. The name is thought to be derived from the Slavic word "malina," meaning "raspberry," which could have been used as a nickname or a reference to someone who lived near a raspberry patch or was involved in the cultivation or trade of raspberries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Maliska can be found in historical documents from the 16th century in the Kingdom of Poland. During this period, surnames were becoming more prevalent, and many individuals adopted surnames derived from occupations, physical characteristics, or geographical locations. The Maliska surname might have been given to someone from a particular village or region associated with raspberries.

In the 17th century, there are records of individuals with the surname Maliska in the town of Krakow, Poland. One notable figure was Jan Maliska (1612-1680), a merchant and landowner who played a role in the local community's affairs. Another early reference is found in the church records of the village of Maliska, located in the Subcarpathian Voivodeship of present-day Poland, dating back to the late 18th century.

As the Maliska surname spread across Central and Eastern Europe, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged. In some regions, the name was recorded as Mališka, Maliszka, or Maliszko, reflecting local linguistic differences. Additionally, some families may have adopted the surname Maliska as a variant of similar-sounding surnames like Malicki or Maliszewski.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the Maliska surname. One such person was Michal Maliska (1824-1892), a Polish writer and journalist who contributed to the literary scene in the mid-19th century. Another figure was Katarzyna Maliska (1876-1949), a Polish educator and women's rights activist who advocated for educational opportunities for girls and women in the early 20th century.

In the early 20th century, Jozef Maliska (1903-1978) was a Slovak writer and poet who gained recognition for his works exploring themes of rural life and the struggles of the working class. Additionally, Tadeusz Maliska (1928-2002) was a Polish artist and sculptor known for his abstract and minimalist works, many of which can be found in public spaces and museums across Poland.

While the origins of the Maliska surname can be traced back to Central and Eastern Europe, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical roots and connections to the Slavic languages and cultures remain an integral part of the name's significance and identity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maliska

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

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

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