About Malan
The surname Malan is of French origin and is derived from the personal name "Malan," which itself is a variant of the name "Mal," meaning "bad" or "evil." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was mischievous or had a wicked sense of humor. The surname Malan is relatively rare and can be found mainly in France and South Africa.
The surname Malan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Malan 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 Malan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Malan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Malan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.