MALIN
Malin
Malin is a surname of English and French origin. The name is believed to derive from the Old French word "malin" meaning "crafty" or "cunning", suggesting that the original bearer of the surname may have been known for their wits or ingenuity.
Distribution:
The surname Malin is predominantly found in the United Kingdom, with concentrations in regions such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and London. It has also been recorded in other English-speaking countries including the United States, Canada, and Australia.
Notable Individuals:
- Emma Malin (b. 1980): British actress known for her roles in various theatre productions and television shows.
- Philip Malinov (1898-1976): Renowned French artist known for his surrealist paintings and sculptures.
- Joseph Malin (1806-1878): Often credited as the inventor of the fish and chip shop in London, which laid the foundation for the popular British dish.
Variants:
Variants of the surname Malin include Malins, Mallin, and Mallins. These variations may have emerged over time due to factors such as regional accents and phonetic changes.
References:
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
- Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 2,069 people named Malin in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,101st most common surname in Britain. Around 32 in a million people in Britain are named Malin.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Catherine
- Claire
- Emma
- Irene
- Joanne
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Rachel
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Malon
- Mallinson
- Malan
- Maylin
- Mahli
- Malani
- Maillin
- Maalin
- Mailin
- Amlin
- Mali
- Malia
- Malina
- Maline
- Malini
- Mailing
- Malain
- Malein
- Malian
- Malie
- Maligno
- Malim
- Maliney
- Maling
- Malings
- Malins
- Malion
- Malioni
- Malis
- Malli
- Mallien
- Mallin
- Malling
- Mallins
- Mallion
- Malouin
- Malyn
- Malynn
- Maulin
- Mayling
- Mealin
- Mealing
- Mealins
- Meallin
- Mehlin
- Melin
- Melina
- Meline
- Melinn
- Melino
- Melins
- Mellin
- Mellina
- Mellini
- Mellino
- Mellins
- Mailling
- Malfin
- Malinak
- Malinch
- Malindi
- Malinek
- Malinen
- Malinga
- Malinic
- Malinin
- Malinka
- Malinki
- Malinov
- Mallen
- Mallim
- Mallina
- Mallings
- Mallon
- Malney
- Maloni
- Malonie
- Malrin
- Maltin
- Malvin
- Maullin
- Maylings
- Mealings
- Mealling
- Meling
- Melinis
- Melink
- Meloin
- Malik
- Millan
- Millen
- Milne
- Moylan
- Mullin
- Mylan
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.