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

Malouf, 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 Malouf surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Malouf in America

Malouf is the 27514th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Malouf surname appeared 876 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 Malouf.

We can also compare 2010 data for Malouf 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 Malouf

The surname Malouf has its origins in the Arabic language and is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in the region of Lebanon and Syria. The name is derived from the Arabic word "ma'luf," which means "well-known" or "familiar."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Malouf can be found in historical documents dating back to the 17th century in the region of Mount Lebanon. It is believed that the name was primarily used by Christian families of Lebanese and Syrian descent.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Malouf. One of the earliest recorded was Mikhail Malouf, a prominent Lebanese writer and poet who lived in the late 18th century (1760-1827). Another notable figure was Yusuf Malouf, a Syrian-Lebanese philosopher and educator who lived in the late 19th century (1870-1935).

In the 20th century, several individuals with the surname Malouf gained recognition for their contributions in various fields. David Malouf (born 1934) is an Australian novelist and poet who has received numerous literary awards and acclaim for his works. Elias Malouf (1924-2002) was a Lebanese-American businessman and philanthropist who founded and led several successful companies in the United States.

Another prominent figure was Amin Malouf (1920-2011), a Lebanese lawyer and politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Lebanon from 1976 to 1977. Nabil Malouf (born 1937) is a Lebanese-American entrepreneur and businessman who founded and led several successful companies in the healthcare and technology industries.

While the surname Malouf has its roots in the Middle East, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to immigration and diaspora communities. However, it remains closely associated with its Lebanese and Syrian origins, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and history of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Malouf

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

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

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