Malbrough

Malbrough Meaning & Origin

About Malbrough
The surname Malbrough is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "malbrouc," meaning "bad brook" or "evil stream." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name likely lived near or was associated with a place named Malbrough. The name may have been given to someone who lived near a stream or brook that was considered to be of poor quality or had negative connotations. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the surname may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Malbro, Malbrooke, or Malborough.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Malbrough is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Malbrough: 1,271
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 20,780
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.43

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Malbrough based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MLPR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M0416020
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 L B R AW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmælbraʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MLPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M416

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Malbrough in Braille

Here's how to represent Malbrough in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Malbrough in braille

How to sign the name Malbrough using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Malbrough using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Malbrough in sign language

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