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

Mallo, 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 Mallo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mallo in America

Mallo is the 27021st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mallo surname appeared 897 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 Mallo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mallo 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 Mallo

The surname Mallo has its origins in Spain, with the earliest known records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "malo," meaning "bad" or "wicked." This name may have been given to someone with a mischievous or rebellious nature during that time.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname Mallo was Pedro Mallo, a nobleman who lived in the town of Seville during the 13th century. His name appears in several historical records from the region, including land deeds and tax records.

In the 14th century, a family by the name of Mallo was recorded in the town of Malaga, located in the southern region of Andalusia. The family was known for their involvement in the local textile trade, and their name can be found in various business ledgers and guild records from that era.

As the surname spread throughout Spain, it also began to appear in other parts of Europe. In the 16th century, a Portuguese explorer named Joao Mallo was documented as being part of an expedition to South America. He is believed to have settled in what is now Brazil, where some of his descendants may have carried on the surname.

In the 18th century, a notable figure named Francisco Mallo was a renowned painter from Madrid. His works can be found in several museums and galleries across Spain, and he is credited with influencing the Baroque art movement of that time.

Another individual of note was Maria Mallo, a Spanish author and feminist who lived in the early 20th century. Born in 1892, she was an advocate for women's rights and wrote several novels and essays exploring themes of gender equality and social justice.

Throughout its history, the surname Mallo has been subject to various spelling variations, such as Malo, Mallo, and Mallho. These variations can be found in historical records and documents from different regions of Spain and Portugal.

While the name's origins can be traced back to the Iberian Peninsula, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and travel. Today, people with the surname Mallo can be found in various countries, carrying on the legacy of this historically significant Spanish name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mallo

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

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

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