About Malvar
The surname Malvar is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "malva," which means "mallow" in English. It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify someone who lived near a place where mallow plants grew abundantly. The surname Malvar is most commonly associated with the Philippines, particularly with the town of Santo Tomas in Batangas, where the prominent Filipino general Miguel Malvar hailed from.
The surname Malvar is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Malvar 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 Malvar in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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