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

Maltos, 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 Maltos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maltos in America

Maltos is the 31329th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maltos surname appeared 740 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 Maltos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Maltos 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 Maltos

The surname Maltos has its origins in Spain, specifically in the Catalonia region. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Catalan word "malt," which refers to the malted grain used in brewing beer. This suggests that the original bearers of this surname were likely involved in the production or trade of malt or beer.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Maltos name can be found in the "Llibre de Repartiment," a document that recorded the distribution of lands and properties among the conquerors after the conquest of Valencia in 1238. The name appears as "Maltos" in this record, indicating its presence in the region during that time.

In the 15th century, there is a mention of a Maltos family in the city of Barcelona. A historical document from 1472 refers to a Joan Maltos, a merchant from Barcelona who traded in various goods, including malt and grains. This further reinforces the connection between the surname and the malt trade.

During the 16th century, the Maltos name can be found in the records of the town of Reus, located in the province of Tarragona. In 1532, a certain Jaume Maltos is mentioned as a prominent landowner and farmer in the area. This suggests that the family had diversified from their original association with the malt trade and had become influential landowners.

One notable individual bearing the Maltos surname was Francesc Maltos (1592-1647), a Catalan painter known for his religious works and portraits. He was born in Barcelona and is considered one of the leading artists of the Baroque period in Catalonia.

Another prominent figure was Miquel Maltos (1701-1768), a Catalan architect and engineer. He designed several notable buildings in Barcelona, including the Church of Santa Maria del Mar and the Convento de San José.

In the 19th century, a distinguished member of the Maltos family was Josep Maltos i Feliú (1812-1888), a Catalan poet and writer. He was a prominent figure in the Catalan Renaixença, a cultural movement that aimed to revive the Catalan language and literature.

Throughout its history, the Maltos surname has been associated with various professions, from brewers and merchants to landowners, artists, and intellectuals. While the name may have originated from the malt trade, it has evolved and spread throughout Spain and beyond, with bearers contributing to various aspects of society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maltos

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

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

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