Malpass

Malpass is a surname of English origin, typically considered to be toponymic and linked to places named Malpas. The spelling with a single “s” is a common variant of the related name Malpas, and the surname has spread to other English-speaking countries through historic migration. As a family name, Malpass appears in historical records, genealogies, and contemporary public life.

Notable individuals with the surname include David Malpass (born 1956), an American economist and government official. He served as the Under Secretary of the Treasury for International Affairs from 2017 to 2019, and as the 13th President of the World Bank Group from 2019 to 2023. His tenure at the World Bank followed his prior roles in U.S. economic policy and international finance. The Malpass surname is carried by others in various professions, though David Malpass is the most widely recognized in public life.

In discussing related names, Malpass is sometimes confused with Malpas, a place name and surname with a longer historical presence in England and Wales. The two spellings are related etymologically in many genealogical sources, reflecting regional spelling variations over time.

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