About Malakoff
The surname Malakoff is of Russian origin and is derived from the word "malak" meaning "small" or "weak" in Russian. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was physically small or weak. The name may have been given to distinguish an individual from others with similar names or to describe a person's physical characteristics. Over time, the surname Malakoff has become a hereditary family name passed down through generations.
The surname Malakoff is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Malakoff 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 Malakoff is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Malakoff in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Malakoff using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.