About Malcolm
The surname Malcolm is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Maol Choluim," meaning "disciple of Saint Columba." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from someone who was named after Saint Columba, an important figure in early Christianity in Scotland. The name Malcolm has been historically associated with nobility and leadership, and it remains a common surname in Scotland and among the Scottish diaspora.
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The surname Malcolm is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Malcolm 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 Malcolm is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Malcolm in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Malcolm using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.