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

Maltes, 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 Maltes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maltes in America

Maltes is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maltes surname appeared 107 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 Maltes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Maltes 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 Maltes

The surname Maltes is of Spanish origin, derived from the Spanish word "malta," which means "a person from Malta." It is believed to have originated in the 16th century, during the time when Spain had control over the Mediterranean island of Malta.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Maltes can be found in various Spanish historical records from the 16th and 17th centuries. One notable example is the mention of Juan Maltes in the records of the Spanish Inquisition from 1567, where he was accused of heresy.

In the 18th century, the Maltes surname appeared in several manuscripts and documents related to the Spanish colonies in the Americas. For instance, Pedro Maltes was a prominent landowner in Cuba during the late 1700s, known for his extensive sugar plantations.

The name Maltes is also associated with several notable figures throughout history. One such individual was Andrés Maltes (1680-1753), a Spanish military officer who served in the Spanish Army during the War of the Spanish Succession. He is renowned for his bravery and strategic skills, which earned him numerous accolades and promotions.

Another notable bearer of the Maltes surname was María Maltes (1715-1789), a Spanish painter known for her exquisite still-life paintings and portraits. Her works were highly regarded during her lifetime and are now housed in various museums across Spain.

In the 19th century, the name Maltes gained prominence in the field of literature. Javier Maltes (1832-1895) was a renowned Spanish novelist and playwright, famous for his works that explored themes of love, passion, and societal norms.

Moving into the 20th century, the Maltes surname was associated with several influential figures in various fields. For instance, Antonio Maltes (1912-1987) was a renowned Spanish architect who played a significant role in the reconstruction and urban planning of several Spanish cities after the devastation of the Spanish Civil War.

Another notable figure with the Maltes surname was Beatriz Maltes (1926-2002), a prominent Spanish journalist and writer. She was known for her fearless reporting and her advocacy for human rights, particularly during the Franco regime in Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maltes

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

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

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