About Mahlan
The surname Mahlan is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "malen," meaning "to paint" or "to color." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone involved in the painting or coloring industry. Over time, the surname Mahlan may have also been used as a nickname for someone with a colorful or vibrant personality.
The surname Mahlan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mahlan based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Mahlan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Mahlan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Mahlan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.