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

Mallick, 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 Mallick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mallick in America

Mallick is the 23920th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mallick surname appeared 1,055 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 Mallick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mallick 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 Mallick

The surname Mallick is of Indian origin, specifically from the Bengal region. It is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit word 'Mallika', meaning jasmine flower or garland of flowers. The name is thought to have been first used as a title or honorific for individuals associated with the cultivation or trade of flowers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mallick can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, where it was often used to refer to individuals involved in religious ceremonies or rituals related to the offering of flowers to deities.

During the medieval period, the name Mallick became more widespread across various parts of Bengal and was adopted by families engaged in agriculture, particularly those involved in the cultivation of flowers or spices. The earliest known record of the name in this context dates back to the 14th century, when it appeared in local land records and taxation documents.

In the 16th century, the Mallick family gained prominence in the region of Nadia, which was a renowned center of learning and culture during that time. One notable figure from this era was Kavi Mallick, a renowned poet and scholar who lived between 1550 and 1630. His literary works, which included commentaries on Hindu scriptures and treatises on grammar, played a significant role in shaping the intellectual landscape of Bengal.

Another prominent individual with the surname Mallick was Mir Jafar Ali Khan Mallick, who served as the Nawab of Bengal from 1757 to 1763. His role in the Battle of Plassey, where he allied with the East India Company against the Nawab of Bengal, marked a turning point in the history of British rule in India.

During the 19th century, the Mallick family continued to hold influential positions in various spheres, including politics, education, and social reform movements. One notable figure from this period was Khwaja Abdul Ghani Mallick, a prominent educator and social reformer who established several educational institutions in Bengal and advocated for the advancement of women's education.

In more recent times, the surname Mallick has been associated with individuals from diverse fields, including business, academia, and the arts. Among the notable figures are Syed Mushtaq Ali Mallick, a renowned cricketer who represented India in the 1930s, and Anik Mallick, a contemporary Indian film director and screenwriter known for his critically acclaimed works.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mallick

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

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

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