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

Malong, 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 Malong surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Malong in America

Malong is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Malong surname appeared 147 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 Malong.

We can also compare 2010 data for Malong 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 Malong

The surname "MALONG" is believed to have originated from the Philippines, specifically in the region of Mindanao. It is thought to be derived from the Maranao word "malong," which refers to a traditional tube skirt or garment worn by both men and women in the region.

The earliest known record of the name "MALONG" dates back to the 16th century, during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines. It is mentioned in several historical documents and manuscripts from that time, often in reference to individuals from the Maranao ethnic group who lived in the areas around Lake Lanao.

One notable early example is Pedro Malong, a Maranao chieftain who lived in the late 16th century and is recorded in Spanish colonial records as having negotiated treaties and agreements with Spanish authorities on behalf of his people.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure named Datu Malong is mentioned in local historical accounts as a powerful leader of the Maranao people, who played a significant role in resisting Spanish colonial efforts to subjugate the region.

During the 19th century, the name "MALONG" appears in various records and documents related to the Maranao and their interactions with the Spanish colonial government, as well as later with the American colonial administration after the Spanish-American War.

One example is Datu Piang Malong, a Maranao leader who was instrumental in organizing resistance against American military campaigns in Mindanao in the early 20th century.

Another notable individual with the surname "MALONG" is Tarhata Alonto Malong, a celebrated Maranao writer, poet, and cultural advocate who was born in 1912 and played a significant role in preserving and promoting the literary and artistic traditions of her people.

Overall, the surname "MALONG" has a rich history and cultural significance, deeply rooted in the Maranao ethnic group of Mindanao, Philippines, and its traditional garments and way of life.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Malong

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

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

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