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

Malagón, 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 Malagón surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Malagón in America

Malagón is the 10339th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Malagón surname appeared 3,115 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Malagón.

We can also compare 2010 data for Malagón 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 Malagón

The surname Malagon is of Spanish origin, and it can be traced back to the region of Malaga in southern Spain. The name is derived from the Arabic word "Malaqah," which means "salted fish," referring to the city's historical role as a center for the salted fish trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Malagon appears in the 13th century, during the Reconquista period when the Iberian Peninsula was being reclaimed from the Moors. It is believed that the name was initially given to individuals who hailed from the city of Malaga or its surrounding areas.

In the 14th century, Pedro Malagon was a prominent figure in the court of King Alfonso XI of Castile. He served as a trusted advisor and diplomat, helping to negotiate peace treaties and alliances with neighboring kingdoms.

During the 16th century, Juan de Malagon was a notable explorer and conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico. He played a crucial role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire and is said to have been one of the first Spaniards to set foot on the island of Cozumel.

In the 17th century, Diego de Malagon was a renowned architect who designed several notable churches and buildings in Seville, including the Iglesia de San Luis de los Franceses and the Palacio de las Dueñas.

The 18th century saw the rise of Juana Malagon, a celebrated opera singer who performed in the royal courts of Europe. She was renowned for her exceptional vocal range and emotional interpretation of roles.

In the 19th century, Manuel Malagon was a prominent figure in the Spanish-American War. He served as a general in the Spanish army and played a key role in the defense of Santiago de Cuba against American forces.

Throughout its history, the surname Malagon has been associated with various places and variations in spelling, such as Malaga, Malagon, and Malagón. These variations often reflected regional dialects or the personal preferences of individuals bearing the name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Malagón

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

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

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