About Mallan
The surname Mallan is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "maol," meaning "bald" or "tonsured." It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to someone who was bald or had a shaved head. The name may have also been used as a nickname for a monk or a person who had taken religious vows. Over time, the surname Mallan has evolved and variations such as Mullan, Mullen, and Mullin have emerged.
The surname Mallan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mallan 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 Mallan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Mallan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Mallan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.