2010
#160,975
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Maloles
A surname of Filipino origin meaning "meek" or "humble".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Maloles. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Maloles 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
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Maloles in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Maloles, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 93.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.6%) and White (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Maloles
The surname MALOLES traces its origins to the Mediterranean region, specifically the southern coast of Spain and the islands of the Balearic archipelago. It emerged during the 14th century, a period marked by the intermingling of Iberian and Arabic cultures in the region.
The name itself is believed to have derived from the Arabic word "maluli," which referred to a particular type of cloth or textile commonly produced in the area. This connection suggests that the earliest bearers of the name may have been associated with the textile trade or manufacturing industry.
One of the earliest documented references to the MALOLES surname can be found in a 1379 municipal record from the city of Valencia, which mentions a certain Pedro MALOLES engaged in the sale of woven goods. This record provides insight into the commercial activities of individuals bearing this name during that era.
As the MALOLES name spread beyond its region of origin, it underwent various spelling variations, including Malolles, Malloles, and Malulos. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and the preferences of record keepers.
Among the notable historical figures who bore the MALOLES surname was Juana MALOLES, a 16th-century seamstress renowned for her intricate embroidery work in the court of King Philip II of Spain. Her creations adorned the royal wardrobe and were highly sought after by the nobility of the time.
In the 17th century, a branch of the MALOLES family settled in the Spanish colony of Nueva España (present-day Mexico), where they established themselves as prominent landowners and ranchers. One such individual was Diego MALOLES (1625-1691), whose vast hacienda in the region of Jalisco became a hub for the production of wool and the weaving of textiles.
The 18th century saw the rise of Rodrigo MALOLES (1742-1814), a renowned maritime explorer and cartographer. His meticulous maps and navigation charts were instrumental in expanding Spanish trade routes across the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
As the MALOLES name continued to spread throughout the Spanish-speaking world, it also found its way to the Philippines, where a notable figure, Miguel MALOLES (1819-1887), emerged as a prominent lawyer and advocate for Filipino independence during the latter stages of Spanish colonial rule.
While the MALOLES surname may have originated from humble beginnings in the textile industry, its bearers have left an indelible mark across various fields, from artistry and exploration to law and advocacy, reflecting the rich tapestry of their cultural heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Maloles
Among Census respondents with the surname Maloles, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 93.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.6%) and White (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Maloles 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 Maloles surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander93.9% · 107
- Two or more races2.6% · 3
- White1.8% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Maloles
Maloles appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
+14 bearers (+14.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 14,480 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #160,975 | 100 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | +14 bearers (+14.0%) | Up 14,480 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 Maloles 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 | #160,975 | #146,495 | 9.0% |
| Count | 100 | 114 | 14.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 27.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Maloles bearers went from 100 to 114 (+14.0% change). The surname moved up 14,480 positions in the national ranking, going from #160,975 to #146,495.
FAQ
Maloles surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Maloles?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Maloles. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Maloles?
Maloles ranks #146,495 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 114 people with the surname Maloles. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), 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 Maloles.
Has Maloles become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Maloles went from 100 recorded bearers to 114. That is an increase of 14 (+14.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #160,975 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Maloles?
Among Census respondents with the surname Maloles, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 93.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.6%) and White (1.8%). 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?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Maloles in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.9% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Maloles appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (93.9%), Two or More Races (2.6%), White (1.8%). 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 Maloles (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 Maloles mean?
A surname of Filipino origin meaning "meek" or "humble". 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 Maloles (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 common is the surname Maloles?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the last name Maloles on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.