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

Mall, 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 Mall surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mall in America

Mall is the 16919th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mall surname appeared 1,682 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 Mall.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mall 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 Mall

The surname MALL is of English origin, with its earliest known records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "mall," which referred to a flat-topped hill or a bare ridge between two valleys.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname MALL can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire, a 13th-century census document, where it appears as "de la Mall." This suggests that the name initially referred to a person residing near or on such a geographical feature.

In the 14th century, the surname MALL appeared in various forms, such as "Atte Malle" and "de la Malle," reflecting the use of prepositions common in surnames during that period. These variations likely denoted a family's association with a specific location bearing the name "Mall."

One notable historical figure bearing the surname MALL was William de la Mall, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived in Gloucestershire, England, during the late 13th century. Records indicate that he owned substantial property in the county and played a significant role in local affairs.

Another individual of note was John Mall, a yeoman farmer who lived in Somerset, England, in the 16th century. His name is mentioned in several church records and land deeds from that time, providing insights into the lives of ordinary people with the surname.

In the 17th century, the surname MALL gained prominence with the birth of Thomas Mall (1629-1693), a renowned English clergyman and author. He served as the rector of Navenby in Lincolnshire and wrote several influential religious works during his lifetime.

The 18th century saw the rise of Richard Mall (1720-1789), a successful merchant and philanthropist from Bristol, England. He amassed considerable wealth through his trading ventures and was known for his generous contributions to local charities and the establishment of educational institutions.

Lastly, one cannot overlook the significance of Sir Benjamin Mall (1834-1912), a British architect and civil engineer who left an indelible mark on the urban landscape of London. He was responsible for designing several iconic buildings, including the Royal Albert Hall and the Royal Geographical Society's headquarters.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mall

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

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

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