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

Malmay, 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 Malmay surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Malmay in America

Malmay is the 85049th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Malmay surname appeared 220 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 Malmay.

We can also compare 2010 data for Malmay 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 Malmay

The surname Malmay finds its origins in the northern regions of France, particularly Normandy and Brittany, during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old French words "mal" meaning "bad" or "ill" and "mai" meaning "May," possibly referring to someone born in the month of May or during a time of hardship or illness.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Malmay can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The Domesday Book mentions a landowner named Raoul de Malmay, who held estates in the county of Devon.

In the 13th century, a notable figure bearing the name Malmay was Guillaume de Malmay, a knight who fought in the Crusades alongside King Louis IX of France. He was renowned for his bravery and valor in the battles against the Saracens in the Holy Land.

During the 15th century, the Malmay family established itself in the region of Champagne, where they owned vineyards and estates. Jean de Malmay, born in 1423, was a respected vintner and merchant who played a significant role in the local economy and trade.

In the 16th century, a branch of the Malmay family relocated to the Netherlands, where they were known as the van Malmay. One notable member of this branch was Pieter van Malmay, a renowned painter and engraver who lived from 1542 to 1598. His works were highly sought after by the Dutch aristocracy and can still be found in museums across Europe.

Another prominent figure with the surname Malmay was Marie-Thérèse Malmay, born in 1738 in Paris. She was a celebrated author and feminist who advocated for women's rights and education during the Enlightenment period. Her most influential work, "Essai sur l'égalité des sexes" (Essay on the Equality of the Sexes), challenged the prevailing societal norms and gender roles of her time.

Throughout its history, the surname Malmay has been associated with various occupations, from landowners and knights to merchants, artists, and intellectuals. While its origins may have been humble, the name has gained recognition and respect over the centuries, reflecting the diverse cultural and historical influences that have shaped its journey.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Malmay

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

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

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