Malouf

Malouf Meaning & Origin

About Malouf
The surname Malouf is of Arabic origin and is commonly found among people of Lebanese and Syrian descent. It is derived from the Arabic word "maluf," which means "well-known" or "famous." The name Malouf likely originated as a nickname for someone who was renowned or respected within their community. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Malouf can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in countries with significant Lebanese and Syrian diaspora communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Malouf: 876
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 27514
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.3

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MLF
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0401
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 L OW0 F
🌐 IPA
/ˈmæloʊf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MLF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Malouf in Braille

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

The name Malouf in braille

How to sign the name Malouf using Sign Language

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

The name Malouf in sign language

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