About Mahlen
The surname Mahlen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "malen," meaning "to paint" or "to grind." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a painter or a miller. The name may have also been given to someone with a skill or hobby related to painting or grinding.
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The surname Mahlen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mahlen 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 Mahlen is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Mahlen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Mahlen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.