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

Maltezo, 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 Maltezo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maltezo in America

Maltezo is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maltezo surname appeared 108 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 Maltezo.

The history of the last name Maltezo

The surname Maltezo originated in the Mediterranean island country of Malta, which has a history dating back to prehistoric times when the island was first inhabited. The name is believed to have derived from the Latin word "Melita," which was the Roman name for the island.

Maltezo is a relatively uncommon surname, and its earliest recorded instances can be traced back to the 15th century. Historical records from that time period indicate that the name was primarily concentrated in the coastal towns and villages of Malta, particularly in the areas around the capital city of Valletta.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Maltezo can be found in a manuscript dated 1472, which mentions a certain "Antonius Maltezo" who was a merchant and landowner in the town of Senglea. This suggests that the Maltezo family may have been involved in maritime trade and commerce during that era.

In the 16th century, the name appears in several ecclesiastical records, such as baptismal registers and marriage contracts. For instance, a priest named Paulus Maltezo is mentioned in a document from 1578, indicating that members of the family may have held positions within the Catholic Church in Malta.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Maltezo surname can be found in various legal documents and property records, suggesting that the family had established itself as part of the local nobility or landed gentry. One notable figure from this period was Ludovicus Maltezo (1645-1721), who served as a magistrate and judge in the city of Mdina.

Another prominent individual with the surname Maltezo was Aloysio Maltezo (1783-1856), a scholar and linguist who was instrumental in preserving and promoting the Maltese language. He published several works on Maltese grammar and vocabulary, helping to establish the language as a distinct entity separate from Italian and Arabic.

In the 19th century, the Maltezo family continued to play a role in Malta's cultural and political life. Giuseppe Maltezo (1819-1892) was a renowned poet and playwright who wrote extensively in both Maltese and Italian, while Enrico Maltezo (1842-1912) was a lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Council of Government, which was the highest governing body in Malta at the time.

It's worth noting that while the name Maltezo is deeply rooted in Maltese history and culture, it has also been carried by individuals who have emigrated from Malta to other parts of the world, particularly to countries with strong ties to the island, such as the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maltezo

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

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 Maltezo 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.

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

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