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

Malo, 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 Malo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Malo in America

Malo is the 13195th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Malo surname appeared 2,316 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 Malo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Malo 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 Malo

The surname Malo is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It can be traced back to the Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "malo," which means "bad" or "evil." It is possible that the name was initially given as a nickname to someone with a fierce or intimidating personality.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Malo can be found in the historical records of the city of Genoa, dating back to the 15th century. In these records, a merchant named Giovanni Malo is mentioned, suggesting that the name was already established in the region at that time. The name also appears in various legal documents and property records from the same era, indicating its presence across northern Italy.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Antonio Malo (1490-1560) was a prominent sculptor and architect from the city of Padua. He was known for his work on several churches and public buildings in the Venetian Republic, including the Basilica of San Marco in Venice. His legacy as an artist and craftsman has contributed to the recognition of the Malo surname in the artistic circles of Renaissance Italy.

Another historical figure bearing the name Malo was Vincenzo Malo (1570-1632), a Catholic priest and theologian from the city of Milan. He was known for his scholarly works on theology and his involvement in the religious debates of the time. Malo's writings and contributions to the Church have been referenced in various ecclesiastical records and manuscripts from the 17th century.

In the realm of literature, Girolamo Malo (1625-1699) was a celebrated Italian poet and playwright from Venice. His works, which included comedies and tragedies, were widely acclaimed during his lifetime and have been preserved in various literary anthologies and collections. Malo's poetic style and dramatic works have been studied and analyzed by scholars of Italian literature over the centuries.

During the 18th century, a notable figure named Pietro Malo (1720-1789) was a renowned physician and naturalist from the city of Verona. He made significant contributions to the field of botany and was recognized for his extensive research on the flora of northern Italy. Malo's scientific achievements and his published works on plant life have been referenced in numerous botanical journals and scientific records from that era.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who carried the surname Malo. While the name originated in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, likely due to migration and the movement of people over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Malo

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

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

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