2000
#140,756
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Malvestuto
An Italian surname meaning "poorly dressed" or "badly clothed".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Malvestuto. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Malvestuto 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
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Malvestuto in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Malvestuto, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Malvestuto
The surname Malvestuto has its origins in Italy. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of the country, particularly in the regions of Campania and Basilicata, during the medieval period.
The name Malvestuto is derived from the Italian words "mal" meaning "bad" or "poor" and "vestuto" meaning "clothed" or "dressed". It is thought to have been a descriptive surname given to individuals who were poorly dressed or wore ragged clothing, perhaps due to their low social status or economic circumstances.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Malvestuto can be found in the Catalogo dei Feudatari del Regno di Napoli, a historical document from the 15th century that listed the names of feudal lords and landowners in the Kingdom of Naples. This suggests that the surname was already established in the region by that time.
In the 16th century, a notable figure with the surname Malvestuto was Gian Battista Malvestuto, a nobleman and military commander who served under the Spanish rulers of Naples. He was born in the town of Montella, in the province of Avellino, around 1520 and played a significant role in the wars against the French forces in Italy.
Another noteworthy individual was Tommaso Malvestuto, a Renaissance-era painter and sculptor from the town of Muro Lucano in Basilicata. He was active in the late 16th and early 17th centuries and is known for his religious works, including frescoes and altarpieces in churches throughout southern Italy.
In the 18th century, Luigi Malvestuto, a scholar and theologian from the city of Naples, gained recognition for his writings on Catholic doctrine and philosophy. He was born in 1702 and served as a professor at the University of Naples before his death in 1778.
During the 19th century, the surname Malvestuto was associated with several political figures in the Italian unification movement. Antonio Malvestuto, born in Potenza in 1824, was a prominent lawyer and patriot who actively supported the cause of Italian independence and the unification of the Italian states under the House of Savoy.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the surname Malvestuto throughout history. While the name may have originated from humble beginnings, its longevity and presence in various regions of Italy highlight its enduring legacy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Malvestuto
Among Census respondents with the surname Malvestuto, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Malvestuto 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 Malvestuto surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.8% · 101
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 2
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Malvestuto
Malvestuto appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-6 bearers (-5.5%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 16,478 places
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+7 bearers (+6.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,788 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #140,756 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | -6 bearers (-5.5%) | Down 16,478 places |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.8%) | Up 7,788 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 Malvestuto 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 | #157,234 | #149,446 | 5.0% |
| Count | 103 | 110 | 6.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 22.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Malvestuto bearers went from 103 to 110 (+6.8% change). The surname moved up 7,788 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #149,446.
FAQ
Malvestuto surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Malvestuto?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Malvestuto. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Malvestuto?
Malvestuto ranks #149,446 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 110 people with the surname Malvestuto. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), 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 Malvestuto.
Has Malvestuto become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Malvestuto went from 103 recorded bearers to 110. That is an increase of 7 (+6.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Malvestuto?
Among Census respondents with the surname Malvestuto, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Malvestuto in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.8% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Malvestuto appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.8%), Hispanic (1.8%), Asian/Pacific Islander (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 Malvestuto (2000, 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 Malvestuto mean?
An Italian surname meaning "poorly dressed" or "badly clothed". 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 Malvestuto (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 many people share the surname Malvestuto?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.