About Malang
The surname Malang is of Indonesian origin and is derived from the Javanese word "malang" which means "unfortunate" or "unlucky." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was considered unlucky or unfortunate in some way. The surname Malang may have been given to individuals who experienced misfortune or had a reputation for bringing bad luck.
The surname Malang is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Malang 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 Malang is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Malang in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Malang using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.