MALAN

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Malan

Malan is a surname of French origin that is also commonly found in British family names. The name is believed to have derived from the Old French personal name "Malan", which in turn has its roots in Germanic language. The surname may have been brought to England after the Norman Conquest in 1066.

Notable Individuals:

Daniel François Malan (1874–1959): He was a South African politician who served as the Prime Minister of South Africa from 1948 to 1954. He was a key figure in the implementation of apartheid policies in the country.
Andries Petrus Malan (1915–1998): He was a South African theologian and academic, known for his work in Afrikaner theology and his role in the Dutch Reformed Church.

The Malan surname is also found in British lineages, with individuals contributing to various fields such as academics, arts, and business. Over the years, the name has spread to different regions around the world as part of the British diaspora.

There are approximately 268 people named Malan in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Malan.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Andre
Anthony
Christopher
Daniel
David
Francois
Mark
Paul
Peter
Philip
Pieter

Female

Anna
Christine
Claire
Deborah
Elizabeth
Evelyn
Jan
Jean
Karen
Rene

Similar and related surnames

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