About Malvaez
The surname Malvaez is of Spanish origin and is derived from the Latin word "malva," meaning "mallow." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name hailed from a place named Malva or had some association with the plant. The mallow plant is known for its medicinal properties and has been used in traditional herbal medicine. Therefore, the surname Malvaez may have originally been associated with someone who had knowledge or expertise in herbal medicine or had a connection to a place where mallow plants grew abundantly.
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The surname Malvaez is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Malvaez 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 Malvaez in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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