Malo

Malo Meaning & Origin

About Malo
The surname Malo is of Spanish and Portuguese origin, derived from the Latin word "malus," meaning "bad" or "evil." It is a surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with negative or unfavorable characteristics. However, it is important to note that surnames can have multiple origins and meanings, and individual family histories may have different interpretations or variations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Malo: 2,316
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13195
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.79

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Malo 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 Malo is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ML
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA1 L OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɑloʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ML', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Malo in Braille

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

The name Malo in braille

How to sign the name Malo using Sign Language

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

The name Malo in sign language

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