MALLA
Malla
Malla is an ancient British surname of possible Scandinavian origin, deriving from the Old Norse word "mǫll", meaning "sledgehammer". The name Malla is believed to have been brought to Britain by Viking settlers during the early medieval period.
The Malla surname has been found predominantly in regions with a history of Viking settlement, such as Yorkshire and parts of Scotland. Over the centuries, the name has likely undergone various phonetic changes and adaptations, reflecting the diverse linguistic influences in the British Isles.
Individuals bearing the surname Malla have been recorded in historical documents, indicating their presence in British society through different eras. The name's prominence may have varied over time, influenced by factors such as migration patterns, social status, and intermarriage with other families.
Today, the surname Malla remains a part of Britain's diverse and multicultural tapestry, with descendants possibly scattered across the country and beyond. As with many surnames, the history and origins of Malla continue to intrigue genealogists and historians seeking to unravel the complexities of Britain's rich cultural heritage.
References:
- Reaney, P. H., Wilson, R. M. (1995). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
- Smith, E., Davies, A. (2005). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 194 people named Malla in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Malla.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Ammar
- Bikram
- Christopher
- Kartik
- Kishor
- Krishna
- Michael
- Nischal
- Rajkumar
- Shiva
- Suresh
Female
- Angela
- Anna
- Felicity
- Kohinoor
- Komal
- Mamta
- Manisha
- Natalie
- Priyanka
- Sarita
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- Maal
- Maala
- Mahl
- Mahla
- Maiella
- Maila
- Maill
- Mal
- Mala
- Malag
- Malai
- Malaj
- Malak
- Malala
- Malam
- Malan
- Malar
- Malas
- Malat
- Malay
- Malaya
- Male
- Malea
- Malee
- Mallac
- Mallace
- Mallagh
- Mallah
- Mallahew
- Mallak
- Mallal
- Mallam
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- Mallan
- Mallane
- Mallans
- Mallar
- Mallare
- Mallars
- Mallas
- Mallat
- Mallatt
- Mallay
- Mallaya
- Malle
- Mallea
- Mallee
- Malleo
- Malli
- Mallia
- Mallo
- Malls
- Mallu
- Maul
- Mawl
- Mayala
- Maylee
- Meall
- Meela
- Meila
- Mela
- Melay
- Mell
- Mella
- Mellas
- Mellay
- Mill
- Malia
- Mallaby
- Mallach
- Mallard
- Mally
- Maule
- Mayell
- Mayle
- Meale
- Miall
- Miele
- Millea
- Mole
- Moyle
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