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

Maloch, 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 Maloch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maloch in America

Maloch is the 74141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maloch surname appeared 261 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 Maloch.

We can also compare 2010 data for Maloch 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 Maloch

The surname Maloch is believed to have originated in Germany during the medieval period, likely derived from the Old German word "malaha," which means "boundary" or "border." This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived near a border or boundary area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Maloch can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Saxony, Germany, dating back to the 11th century. The name appears in various spellings, including "Maloche" and "Maloche," which further supports its German origins.

In the 13th century, there are records of a family named Maloch residing in the town of Erfurt, located in the present-day state of Thuringia, Germany. This family is mentioned in several local chronicles and documents from that time period, indicating their presence and influence in the region.

One notable individual bearing the surname Maloch was Hans Maloch, a German painter and artist who lived in the 15th century. His works, primarily religious paintings and frescoes, can still be found in several churches and museums across Germany.

Another prominent figure with the surname Maloch was Johann Maloch, a German scholar and theologian who lived from 1525 to 1598. He was widely recognized for his contributions to the Reformation movement and his writings on religious and philosophical topics.

In the 17th century, there are records of a family named Maloch residing in the town of Augsburg, located in the state of Bavaria, Germany. This family was involved in the textile trade and played a significant role in the local economy during that time.

It is also worth noting that the surname Maloch has variations and similar spellings in other languages, such as "Maloch" in Polish and "Malokh" in Russian. These variations suggest the potential spread of the name across different regions and cultures over time.

While the surname Maloch is not among the most common surnames in Germany or other parts of the world, it has a rich history and has been carried by notable individuals throughout the centuries, primarily in the German-speaking regions of Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maloch

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

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

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