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

Mallol, 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 Mallol surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mallol in America

Mallol is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mallol surname appeared 110 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 Mallol.

The history of the last name Mallol

The surname MALLOL is of Spanish origin, originating from the Catalonia region in northeastern Spain during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "malleolus," meaning "small mallet" or "hammer," possibly referring to an occupation or trade.

MALLOL is a toponymic surname, meaning it was initially derived from a place name. In this case, it is likely linked to the village of Mallol or Mollol in the comarca (county) of Urgell, near the city of Lleida, Catalonia. The earliest recorded instances of this surname can be traced back to the 13th century.

One of the earliest documented references to the MALLOL surname is found in the "Llibre de Repartiment," a registry of land distribution in the Kingdom of Valencia following the Reconquista in the 13th century. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Mayol," "Malloll," and "Mayoll," reflecting the linguistic variations of the time.

Notable individuals with the MALLOL surname include:

1. Bernat Mallol (fl. 14th century), a merchant and diplomat from Barcelona who played a significant role in the negotiations between the Crown of Aragon and the Republic of Venice.

2. Guillem Mallol (c. 1350-1412), a Catalan painter and illuminator known for his work in the Gothic style, particularly in the decoration of manuscripts and altarpieces.

3. Francesc Mallol (c. 1480-1537), a Spanish sculptor and woodcarver active in the Renaissance period, renowned for his intricate works in various churches and cathedrals across Catalonia.

4. Miquel Mallol (1592-1676), a Catalan priest and historian who wrote extensively about the history of Catalonia and the Kingdom of Aragon.

5. Josep Mallol i Suazo (1750-1826), a Spanish military officer and colonial administrator who served as the Governor of Puerto Rico from 1804 to 1809.

The MALLOL surname has also been associated with various locations and place names throughout Spain, such as Mallol (a municipality in Catalonia), Mas Mallol (a village in Valencian Community), and Torrent de Mallol (a stream in Catalonia), further reinforcing its toponymic origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mallol

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

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 Mallol 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.

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

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