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

Malivert, 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 Malivert surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Malivert in America

Malivert is the 111988th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Malivert surname appeared 157 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 Malivert.

We can also compare 2010 data for Malivert 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 Malivert

The surname Malivert has its origins in France, emerging during the medieval period around the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French words "mal" meaning "bad" and "vert" meaning "green," potentially referring to a person with an unsavory or dishonorable character. The name may have also been associated with a particular location or estate known for its greenish hue or surrounding vegetation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Malivert can be found in the Cartulaire de Notre-Dame de Chartres, a collection of charters and documents from the Chartres Cathedral in France, dating back to the 13th century. The name appears in various forms, such as "Maliverd" and "Malivert," suggesting variations in spelling over time.

In the 14th century, a nobleman named Geoffroi Malivert was mentioned in the chronicles of the city of Troyes, located in the Champagne region of France. He was a prominent figure in local affairs and held significant influence within the region. Around the same period, another individual named Jean Malivert was recorded as a landowner in the village of Pithiviers, situated in the northern part of France.

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure bearing the Malivert surname was Pierre Malivert (1510-1589), a renowned French philosopher and scholar. He authored several treatises on philosophy and ethics, contributing to the intellectual discourse of his time. His works were widely circulated and studied in academic circles across Europe.

In the 17th century, a prominent member of the Malivert family was Jacques Malivert (1625-1692), a skilled architect and engineer. He was responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of several notable buildings and fortifications in various cities throughout France. His architectural legacy can still be appreciated in some of the preserved structures from that era.

Another notable individual with the Malivert surname was Marie-Louise Malivert (1718-1803), a French writer and playwright. She gained recognition for her collection of satirical plays and poems, which often explored societal themes and criticized the societal norms of her time. Her works were widely read and performed in literary circles across France.

Over the centuries, the Malivert name has remained prevalent in various regions of France, particularly in the northern and central areas. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation, its roots can be traced back to the medieval era, reflecting the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Malivert

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

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

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