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

Malvoisin, 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 Malvoisin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Malvoisin in America

Malvoisin is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Malvoisin surname appeared 101 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 Malvoisin.

The history of the last name Malvoisin

The surname MALVOISIN is of French origin, originating in the regions of Normandy and Île-de-France during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French words "mal" (bad) and "voisin" (neighbor), likely referring to an unsavory or unpleasant neighbor.

The earliest known record of the MALVOISIN name dates back to the 11th century, when it appeared in the Domesday Book of 1086, a survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name was likely brought to England by Norman settlers following the Norman Conquest in 1066.

In the 12th century, a prominent member of the MALVOISIN family was Robert de Malvoisin, a Norman nobleman who served as the Sheriff of Kent under King Henry II of England. Records show that Robert de Malvoisin was involved in disputes over land ownership and taxation.

During the 13th century, the MALVOISIN name appeared in various historical records, including the Pipe Rolls, which were records of financial transactions in medieval England. One notable figure from this time was Simon de Malvoisin, a landowner and knight who participated in the Barons' War against King John in the early 13th century.

In the 14th century, the MALVOISIN name was associated with the area of Malvoisine in Normandy, which likely derived its name from the family. One notable figure was Guillaume de Malvoisine, a French nobleman and military commander who fought in the Hundred Years' War against England.

In the 15th century, the MALVOISIN name spread to other parts of Europe, including the Low Countries and Germany. One notable figure from this time was Johann Malvoisin, a German merchant and banker who lived in the city of Cologne in the late 15th century.

Throughout its history, the MALVOISIN surname has been associated with various occupations and social classes, from nobility and landowners to merchants and tradespeople. While not a common surname today, it remains an intriguing example of the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of France and the lasting impact of the Norman conquest on the English language and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Malvoisin

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

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

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