Ancient history

What country does the surname Mallalieu come from?

The surname Mallalieu is of English origin. It is a locational surname derived from the village of Mallalieu in the West Riding of Yorkshire. The village name is derived from the Old English words "mald" (hill) and "hlaw" (mound), so it means "hill mound." The surname is first recorded in the 13th century, and it has been borne by a number of notable people, including the British politician Charles Mallalieu, the British economist Wilfred Mallalieu, and the American baseball player Dick Mallalieu.