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

Mallas, 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 Mallas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mallas in America

Mallas is the 65964th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mallas surname appeared 300 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 Mallas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mallas 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 Mallas

The surname Mallas has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the Catalonia region of modern-day Spain. It can be traced back to the 12th century, when the name was derived from the Old Catalan word "mall," which referred to a type of stone mallet used in construction or mining.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Mallas date back to the 13th century, with references found in medieval tax records and land registries in the towns of Barcelona and Girona. It is believed that the surname was initially adopted by individuals or families involved in masonry, quarrying, or related trades.

In the 14th century, the name Mallas appeared in the renowned Catalan document, the Llibre del Repartiment, which chronicled the distribution of lands and properties following the conquest of the Kingdom of Valencia by the Crown of Aragon. This suggests that individuals bearing the name Mallas may have participated in the expansion and settlement of the region during that time.

One notable individual with the surname Mallas was Jaume Mallas, a prominent architect and stonemason who lived in Barcelona during the 15th century. He is credited with the design and construction of several notable buildings, including the Church of Santa Maria del Pi and the Palau Reial Major, the royal palace in Barcelona.

In the 16th century, the Mallas family left their mark in the arts, with Joan Mallas being a renowned painter and sculptor based in Valencia. His works adorned many churches and public buildings throughout the region, showcasing the family's artistic talents.

During the 17th century, the Mallas surname gained further recognition when Miquel Mallas, a skilled craftsman and engineer, played a crucial role in the construction of the historic Castelló d'Empúries aqueduct, a remarkable feat of engineering that brought water from the Pyrenees to the city of Castelló d'Empúries.

The 18th century saw the emergence of Francesc Mallas, a respected scholar and philosopher from Barcelona. His writings on ethics, politics, and social reform influenced the intellectual discourse of the time, reflecting the diverse talents and contributions of those bearing the Mallas surname.

Throughout its history, the Mallas surname has been associated with skilled artisans, builders, and intellectuals, reflecting the family's deep roots in the Catalan region and their significant contributions to the cultural and architectural heritage of the Iberian Peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mallas

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

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

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