2000
#17,943
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,436
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.53
Rare Last name
Mallari
A Spanish surname derived from the Latin word "malleus" meaning hammer.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,970 Americans carry the last name Mallari. That puts it at #11,601 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.87 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 115,406 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mallari 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
3.0K
1 in 115,406
Census rank
#11,601
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.9
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.6K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,590 bearers of the surname Mallari in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.87 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 11601st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mallari, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 89.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.1%) and White (3.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mallari
The surname MALLARI is of Spanish origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval era in the Iberian Peninsula. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "mallada," which refers to a sheepfold or a resting place for sheep. This suggests that the name may have been associated with occupations or locations related to sheep herding or pastoral activities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the MALLARI name can be found in the "Fuero de Molina," a legal code from the 13th century in the region of Molina de Aragón, Spain. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Mallari" and "Mallare," indicating its evolution over time.
The MALLARI surname has been linked to several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure was Juan MALLARI, a Spanish explorer who participated in the expedition led by Juan Ponce de León to Florida in the early 16th century. Another prominent bearer of the name was María MALLARI, a renowned Spanish poet and playwright who lived in the 17th century and whose works were widely acclaimed during her lifetime.
In the 18th century, José MALLARI, a Spanish military officer, gained recognition for his role in the Spanish conquest of the Philippines. He was appointed as the governor of the province of Ilocos Sur and played a significant part in the colonization efforts in the region.
The MALLARI surname also has a presence in other parts of the world, likely due to Spanish migration and colonization. For instance, records show that a family bearing the name MALLARI settled in the town of Belmonte, Brazil, in the late 19th century, contributing to the local community and its development.
Another noteworthy individual with the MALLARI surname was Miguel MALLARI, a celebrated Spanish artist who lived in the early 20th century. His works, primarily in the genre of impressionism, were exhibited in various galleries across Europe and gained critical acclaim.
While the MALLARI surname has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by individuals and families who have contributed to the diverse cultural tapestry of their respective communities. The name continues to hold a rich historical legacy and serves as a reminder of its pastoral origins and the journeys of those who have borne it over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mallari
Among Census respondents with the surname Mallari, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 89.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.1%) and White (3.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Mallari 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 Mallari surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander89.1% · 2,307
- Two or more races4.1% · 107
- White3.3% · 86
- Hispanic or Latino3.1% · 80
- Black or African American0.3% · 9
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mallari
Mallari 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
#17,784
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,575
+139 bearers (+9.7%)
Per 100,000 0.53
Rank movement Up 159 places
2020
#11,601
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,590
+1,015 bearers (+64.4%)
Per 100,000 0.87
Rank movement Up 6,183 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #17,943 | 1,436 | 0.53 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #17,784 | 1,575 | 0.53 | +139 bearers (+9.7%) | Up 159 places |
| 2020 | #11,601 | 2,590 | 0.87 | +1,015 bearers (+64.4%) | Up 6,183 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 Mallari 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 | #17,784 | #11,601 | 34.8% |
| Count | 1,575 | 2,590 | 64.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.53 | 0.87 | 63.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mallari bearers went from 1,575 to 2,590 (+64.4% change). The surname moved up 6,183 positions in the national ranking, going from #17,784 to #11,601.
FAQ
Mallari surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mallari?
Name Census estimates that about 2,970 living Americans carry the surname Mallari. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 115,406 residents.
How common is Mallari?
Mallari ranks #11,601 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.87 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,590 people with the surname Mallari. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,970), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.87 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.87 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Mallari.
Has Mallari become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mallari went from 1,575 recorded bearers to 2,590. That is an increase of 1,015 (+64.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #17,784 to #11,601.
What does the Census say about the background of Mallari?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mallari, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 89.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.1%) and White (3.3%). 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?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Mallari in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.1% (2,307 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mallari appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (89.1%), Two or More Races (4.1%), White (3.3%). 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 Mallari (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 Mallari mean?
A Spanish surname derived from the Latin word "malleus" meaning hammer. 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 Mallari (0.87 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 share the surname Mallari?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.