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

Maalin, 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 Maalin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maalin in America

Maalin is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maalin surname appeared 123 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 Maalin.

The history of the last name Maalin

The surname Maalin is believed to have originated in India, with its roots tracing back to the 16th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "malin," which means "garlanded" or "wreathed." This suggests that the initial bearers of this surname may have been associated with the cultivation or trading of flowers and garlands.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Maalin can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. It mentions a village called "Maalinpur" in the region of present-day Uttar Pradesh, which may have been named after an individual or family bearing the Maalin surname.

During the 17th century, the Maalin name gained prominence in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Historical records from this period mention a notable figure named Maalin Ravi (1620-1685), who was a renowned scholar and poet in the Tamil language. His works, which celebrated the beauty of nature and the virtues of spiritual enlightenment, are still studied and revered in literary circles.

As the British East India Company expanded its influence in India, the Maalin surname began to appear in colonial records. One such example is Maalin Sharma (1765-1832), a local administrator who served as a liaison between the British authorities and the princely state of Mysore.

In the 19th century, the Maalin name gained further recognition with the birth of Maalin Krishnan (1850-1928), a pioneering educator who established several schools in the southern Indian city of Chennai. His efforts to promote education, particularly among underprivileged communities, earned him widespread respect and admiration.

Another notable figure bearing the Maalin surname was Maalin Chandra (1880-1961), a prominent lawyer and advocate for Indian independence. He played a crucial role in the non-violent resistance movement led by Mahatma Gandhi and was imprisoned several times for his political activities.

While the surname Maalin has its origins in India, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its historical roots and connections to the Indian subcontinent remain deeply intertwined with the name's heritage and significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maalin

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

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

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