2000
#136,783
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Malizio
Of Italian origin, a surname potentially derived from the word "malizio" meaning malice or ill will.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Malizio. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Malizio 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
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Malizio in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Malizio, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.7%) and Hispanic (4.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Malizio
The surname Malizio originated in Italy, tracing its roots back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "malizio," which means "malice" or "ill-will." This suggests that the name may have initially been a derogatory nickname given to someone perceived as ill-tempered or harboring malicious intent.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Malizio name can be found in historical documents from the city of Genoa, dating back to the 14th century. In these records, there are references to individuals bearing the name, indicating that it was already established as a surname during that time.
During the Renaissance period, the name Malizio gained some prominence in the region of Tuscany. Notable figures from this era include the poet and scholar Giulio Malizio, who lived in Florence during the 16th century and was renowned for his contributions to Italian literature.
In the 17th century, the Malizio family had a presence in the city of Naples, where they were involved in various trades and professions. One notable member from this period was Antonio Malizio, a successful merchant who played a role in the city's thriving maritime trade.
As the centuries progressed, the Malizio name began to spread across different regions of Italy. In the 18th century, the name appeared in records from the city of Rome, where several families bearing the surname were involved in various occupations, including artisans and skilled craftsmen.
Another notable figure from Italian history with the surname Malizio was Giovanni Battista Malizio, a military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars during the early 19th century. He was recognized for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.
While the origins of the Malizio surname can be traced back to Italy, over time, it has also found its way into other parts of the world due to migration and various historical events. However, its deep roots and historical significance remain closely tied to the Italian peninsula.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Malizio
Among Census respondents with the surname Malizio, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.7%) and Hispanic (4.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Malizio 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 Malizio surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.7% · 90
- Two or more races6.7% · 7
- Hispanic or Latino4.8% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.9% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Malizio
Malizio 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
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+2 bearers (+1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,358 places
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-10 bearers (-8.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,848 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #136,783 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.8%) | Down 7,358 places |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-8.7%) | Down 8,848 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 Malizio 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 | #144,141 | #152,989 | -6.1% |
| Count | 115 | 105 | -8.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Malizio bearers went from 115 to 105 (-8.7% change). The surname moved down 8,848 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #152,989.
FAQ
Malizio surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Malizio?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Malizio. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Malizio?
Malizio ranks #152,989 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 105 people with the surname Malizio. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), 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 Malizio.
Has Malizio become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Malizio went from 115 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 10 (-8.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #144,141 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Malizio?
Among Census respondents with the surname Malizio, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.7%) and Hispanic (4.8%). 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 Malizio in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.7% (90 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Malizio appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.7%), Two or More Races (6.7%), Hispanic (4.8%). 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 Malizio (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 Malizio mean?
Of Italian origin, a surname potentially derived from the word "malizio" meaning malice or ill will. 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 Malizio (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 Malizio?
You can see how many people are called Malizio on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.