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

Malana, 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 Malana surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Malana in America

Malana is the 93125th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Malana surname appeared 197 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 Malana.

We can also compare 2010 data for Malana 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 Malana

The surname "MALANA" is believed to have originated from the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "malana," which means "dirt" or "soil." This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have initially been associated with occupations related to agriculture or land cultivation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "MALANA" can be traced back to the 16th century in the region of Punjab, where it was used by a community of farmers and landowners. The name appeared in various local land records and tax registers from that period, indicating its prevalence among certain agricultural communities.

During the Mughal era, which spanned from the 16th to the 19th century, the name "MALANA" gained prominence as several individuals bearing this surname held positions of importance within the imperial administration. One notable figure was Malana Khan, a military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century.

As the British colonial rule extended across the Indian subcontinent in the 18th and 19th centuries, the name "MALANA" was documented in various official records and censuses. Some prominent individuals with this surname during this period included Malana Singh, a landowner and political leader in the Punjab region in the early 19th century, and Malana Devi, a renowned poet and writer who lived in the late 19th century.

In more recent times, the name "MALANA" has been associated with several notable figures across various fields. For example, Malana Lal Khurana was a prominent Indian politician and former Chief Minister of Delhi, who lived from 1923 to 2011. Another individual of note was Malana Chakravarthy, an acclaimed Indian classical dancer and choreographer who was active in the 20th century.

While the surname "MALANA" has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins can be traced back to the northern regions of India, where it was initially associated with agricultural communities and later gained recognition among individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Malana

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

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

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