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

Malu, 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 Malu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Malu in America

Malu is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Malu surname appeared 133 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 Malu.

The history of the last name Malu

The surname Malu has its origins in India, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th to 14th centuries. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "malu," which means "gardener" or "cultivator."

In ancient Indian texts and records, the name Malu is mentioned as a caste or occupational title associated with individuals engaged in horticultural activities or the cultivation of crops. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the "Ain-i-Akbari," a 16th-century administrative manual commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar.

The Malu surname is particularly prevalent in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Haryana, where it has deep historical roots. Some notable individuals bearing this surname include Malu Khan, a 16th-century Mughal nobleman and military commander who served under Akbar, and Malu Singh, a 17th-century Rajput warrior from Rajasthan known for his bravery in battles against the Mughals.

In the 18th century, the Malu surname appeared in records related to land ownership and agricultural activities in various regions of northern India. One prominent figure was Malu Ram, a wealthy landowner and philanthropist from Uttar Pradesh, who contributed significantly to the development of his local community.

Another notable person with the Malu surname was Malu Bhai, a 19th-century social reformer and educator from Gujarat. He dedicated his life to promoting education and uplifting underprivileged communities, establishing several schools and educational institutions in his region.

Tracing back to the medieval period, the Malu surname has also been associated with certain place names and villages in northern India. For example, the village of Malupur in Uttar Pradesh is believed to have been named after individuals with the Malu surname who settled there centuries ago.

While the surname has its roots in India, it has also gained a global presence due to migration and diaspora communities. Individuals with the Malu surname can now be found in various parts of the world, carrying forward the legacy and history of their ancestral name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Malu

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

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

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