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

Malaluan, 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 Malaluan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Malaluan in America

Malaluan is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Malaluan surname appeared 122 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 Malaluan.

The history of the last name Malaluan

The surname Malaluan is believed to have originated from the Philippines, specifically in the Visayan region. It is thought to be derived from the Visayan word "malalu," which means "to go beyond" or "to cross over." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a river or body of water that needed to be crossed.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Malaluan can be traced back to the late 16th century, during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines. It was mentioned in a document from 1593, which listed the names of residents in a particular village.

In the 18th century, there are records of a Malaluan family residing in the town of Ibajay, located in the province of Aklan. This town was known for its proximity to the Aklan River, which further supports the theory of the name's connection to crossing bodies of water.

During the 19th century, the name Malaluan appeared in several historical records and documents related to the Philippine revolution against Spanish colonial rule. One notable figure was Juan Malaluan, a revolutionary leader who fought alongside the illustrious General Emilio Aguinaldo in the late 1800s.

Another prominent individual with the surname Malaluan was Mariano Malaluan, a Filipino lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Philippine Commission during the early years of American colonial rule in the 20th century. He was born in 1865 and played a significant role in shaping the country's legal and political landscape.

In more recent history, the surname Malaluan has been associated with several notable figures in various fields. For instance, Edgardo Malaluan was a renowned Filipino painter and sculptor who gained recognition for his abstract and modernist works in the latter half of the 20th century.

Another individual with the Malaluan surname was Reynaldo Malaluan, a Filipino writer and historian who published numerous books and articles on the history and culture of the Philippines. He was born in 1932 and was widely respected for his contributions to preserving and promoting the country's rich heritage.

While the surname Malaluan is predominantly found in the Philippines, it is also present among Filipino communities and individuals around the world, reflecting the diaspora and migration patterns of the Filipino people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Malaluan

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

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

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