Malow

Malow Meaning & Origin

About Malow
The surname Malow is of Polish origin and is derived from the Polish word "malować," meaning "to paint." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone involved in painting or a related artistic profession. Over time, the surname may have also been adopted by individuals who lived near a painter or were associated with the trade in some way.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Malow: 115
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 144,141
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ML
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 L OW0
🌐 IPA
/malow*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ML', 'MLF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Malow in Braille

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

The name Malow in braille

How to sign the name Malow using Sign Language

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

The name Malow in sign language

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