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

Malito, 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 Malito surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Malito in America

Malito is the 57234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Malito surname appeared 356 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 Malito.

We can also compare 2010 data for Malito 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 Malito

The surname Malito has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Sicily and Calabria. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "malito," which means "uncultivated" or "fallow land." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to families or individuals who lived on or worked on uncultivated or fallow lands.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Malito can be found in a document from the 15th century, where it appears as "Mallito." This variation in spelling is not uncommon, as surnames often evolved and changed over time due to regional dialects and transcription errors.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, several notable individuals bearing the Malito surname emerged in various parts of Italy. For example, Girolamo Malito (1540-1609) was a prominent lawyer and jurist from Reggio Calabria, who served as a judge in the Grand Court of Vicaria in Naples.

Another notable figure was Francesco Malito (1615-1685), a Sicilian painter and engraver who was active in Palermo during the Baroque period. His works can still be found in various churches and museums across Sicily.

In the 18th century, the Malito surname gained further prominence with the birth of Domenico Malito (1720-1795), a Calabrian philosopher and writer who authored several works on ethics and moral philosophy.

As the name spread across Italy, it also appeared in different regions with slight variations in spelling, such as "Mallitto" or "Malitti." One notable example is Giuseppe Mallitto (1845-1922), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a deputy in the Italian Parliament.

While the Malito surname is predominantly found in Italy, it has also been documented in other parts of the world, likely due to immigration patterns. For instance, Antonio Malito (1880-1955) was an Italian-American artist and sculptor who settled in the United States and gained recognition for his works in New York City.

Throughout its history, the Malito surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including lawyers, artists, philosophers, and politicians. While not an exhaustive list, these examples provide insight into the rich heritage and diverse contributions associated with this Italian surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Malito

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

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

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