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

Malvo, 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 Malvo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Malvo in America

Malvo is the 93513th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Malvo surname appeared 196 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 Malvo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Malvo 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 Malvo

The surname MALVO is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "malva," meaning "mallow," a herbaceous plant commonly found in the Mediterranean region. This connection suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals involved in the cultivation or trade of mallow.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MALVO can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Veronese, a collection of historical documents from the city of Verona, dating back to the 13th century. These records mention a certain Bartolomeo Malvo, a merchant who traded goods across the Venetian territories.

In the late 14th century, the name MALVO appeared in the annals of the Republic of Venice, where a notable figure, Giovanni Malvo (1356-1421), served as a diplomat and ambassador to various European courts. His diplomatic efforts played a crucial role in securing trade agreements and fostering political alliances for the Venetian Republic.

As the name spread across the Italian peninsula, it underwent variations in spelling, such as Malvo, Malvi, and Malvio. These variations can be traced in various historical documents and local records, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic nuances of the time.

One of the earliest known literary references to the name MALVO can be found in the works of the esteemed Italian poet Francesco Petrarca (1304-1374), who mentioned a certain Malvo in one of his sonnets, suggesting the name's prominence during the Renaissance period.

Another notable figure bearing the surname MALVO was Girolamo Malvo (1492-1563), a renowned Italian architect and engineer who contributed to the design and construction of several iconic structures in Florence and Rome during the 16th century.

In the 18th century, the MALVO name gained further recognition with the exploits of Domenico Malvo (1718-1798), a celebrated Italian military commander who distinguished himself in various campaigns against the Ottoman Empire, earning him numerous honors and accolades.

As the centuries passed, the MALVO surname continued to be carried by individuals who made significant contributions in various fields, such as art, literature, and academia. Notable examples include the painter Francesco Malvo (1832-1912), the acclaimed novelist Elisabetta Malvo (1876-1942), and the renowned linguist Vincenzo Malvo (1906-1987).

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Malvo

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

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

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