About Malay
The surname Malay is of Arabic origin and is derived from the word "malay" which means "free" or "noble." It is a common surname among Muslims, particularly in the Malay-speaking regions of Southeast Asia. The name Malay signifies a sense of freedom, nobility, and honor, reflecting the cultural and historical significance of the Malay people.
The surname Malay is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Malay 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 Malay is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Malay in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Malay using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.