Explore the Family Name Mand
The meaning of Mand
1. Indian (Punjab): Sikh name, probably from Punjabi məṇḍ ‘skill’. It is based on the name of a Jat clan. 2. German: variant of Mandt. 3. English (Yorkshire and Lancashire): nickname from Middle English mande, maunde ‘basket’ (Old English mand, Old French maund). Perhaps used of a maker or seller of baskets; compare Mander. 4. English (Yorkshire and Lancashire): variant of Maund. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Jasvir, Dalbir, Jagdish. German Alois, Ewald, Gerda.
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How common is the last name Mand in the United States?
According to data based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there has been an appreciable increase in the popularity of the surname 'Mand' between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mand was ranked as the 44,192nd most popular surname while by 2010, it had risen to the 38,582nd position, reflecting a change of 12.69%. The count of individuals with the surname also saw a substantial increase of 24.84%, from 459 in 2000 to 573 individuals in 2010. The proportion of individuals with the surname Mand per 100k population experienced an increase of 11.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,192 | #38,582 | 12.69% |
| Count | 459 | 573 | 24.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.19 | 11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mand
When considering the ethnicity identity associated with the surname 'Mand', according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there were significant shifts observed between 2000 and 2010. The data shows a remarkable increase of 58.73% in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, rising from 23.31% to 37.00%. A smaller increase occurred in the two or more races category, which went up 24.49%, from 1.96% to 2.44%. The representation of Mand among White individuals decreased by 19.90%, falling from 70.81% to 56.72%. There was a slight increase in the Hispanic group of 11.93%, climbing from 2.18% to 2.44%. Notably, the Black category saw a new occurrence at 1.40% in 2010, from no representation in 2000. There was no change in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, remaining at 0.00% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.81% | 56.72% | -19.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 23.31% | 37% | 58.73% |
| Two or More Races | 1.96% | 2.44% | 24.49% |
| Hispanic | 2.18% | 2.44% | 11.93% |
| Black | 0% | 1.4% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |