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

Mallari, 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 Mallari surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mallari in America

Mallari is the 17784th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mallari surname appeared 1,575 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 Mallari.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mallari 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 Mallari

The surname MALLARI is of Spanish origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval era in the Iberian Peninsula. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "mallada," which refers to a sheepfold or a resting place for sheep. This suggests that the name may have been associated with occupations or locations related to sheep herding or pastoral activities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MALLARI name can be found in the "Fuero de Molina," a legal code from the 13th century in the region of Molina de Aragón, Spain. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Mallari" and "Mallare," indicating its evolution over time.

The MALLARI surname has been linked to several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure was Juan MALLARI, a Spanish explorer who participated in the expedition led by Juan Ponce de León to Florida in the early 16th century. Another prominent bearer of the name was María MALLARI, a renowned Spanish poet and playwright who lived in the 17th century and whose works were widely acclaimed during her lifetime.

In the 18th century, José MALLARI, a Spanish military officer, gained recognition for his role in the Spanish conquest of the Philippines. He was appointed as the governor of the province of Ilocos Sur and played a significant part in the colonization efforts in the region.

The MALLARI surname also has a presence in other parts of the world, likely due to Spanish migration and colonization. For instance, records show that a family bearing the name MALLARI settled in the town of Belmonte, Brazil, in the late 19th century, contributing to the local community and its development.

Another noteworthy individual with the MALLARI surname was Miguel MALLARI, a celebrated Spanish artist who lived in the early 20th century. His works, primarily in the genre of impressionism, were exhibited in various galleries across Europe and gained critical acclaim.

While the MALLARI surname has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by individuals and families who have contributed to the diverse cultural tapestry of their respective communities. The name continues to hold a rich historical legacy and serves as a reminder of its pastoral origins and the journeys of those who have borne it over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mallari

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

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

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