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

Malig, 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 Malig surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Malig in America

Malig is the 75317th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Malig surname appeared 256 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 Malig.

We can also compare 2010 data for Malig 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 Malig

The surname MALIG has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the German word "malig," which means "dark" or "dusky." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone with a darker complexion or perhaps someone who lived in a shadowy or forested area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MALIG can be found in the parish records of a small village in Bavaria, where a farmer named Hans MALIG was mentioned in 1563. It is possible that the name was already in use before this date, but written records from that time are scarce.

In the 17th century, the name MALIG appeared in various official documents and manuscripts in the region around Nuremberg. For example, a merchant named Johann MALIG was listed in the city's trade records in 1629, indicating that the name had spread beyond its rural origins.

During the 18th century, the MALIG name became more widely dispersed across Germany. Notable individuals bearing this surname include the philosopher Friedrich MALIG (1712-1789), whose writings on ethics and morality gained him recognition among the intellectual circles of his time.

As people migrated from Germany to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas, the MALIG surname traveled with them. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in the United States can be found in the immigration records of Philadelphia, where a Johann MALIG arrived from Germany in 1768.

Other notable individuals with the surname MALIG throughout history include:

1. Karl MALIG (1832-1901), a German architect and urban planner who designed several prominent buildings in Berlin.
2. Katharina MALIG (1856-1928), an Austrian painter known for her vibrant landscapes and still-life works.
3. Heinrich MALIG (1879-1942), a German mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics.
4. Elise MALIG (1901-1987), a Swiss writer and poet whose works often explored themes of nature and the human condition.
5. Erich MALIG (1925-2008), a German composer and conductor who was renowned for his interpretations of classical and contemporary music.

While the MALIG name may have originated as a descriptive term, it has since become a part of the rich tapestry of surnames found across various cultures and regions, carrying with it a fascinating history and legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Malig

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

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

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