About Mallam
The surname Mallam is of Arabic origin and is commonly found among Muslim communities. It is derived from the Arabic word "mawlā" which means "master" or "protector." Mallam is often used as an honorific title for a religious teacher or scholar in West Africa, particularly in Nigeria and Ghana. Therefore, the surname Mallam is likely to have been adopted by individuals who have a connection to Islamic education or religious leadership.
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The surname Mallam is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mallam based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Mallam in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Mallam using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.