Explore the Family Name Mandal
The meaning of Mandal
1. Indian (northern states): from Sanskrit maṇḍala, a word that has several meanings, including ‘sphere’ and ‘halo’. 2. English (Cumbria; of Norman origin): variant of Mandeville. 3. Norwegian: habitational name from a farm called Mandal in Trøndelag. The first element is of uncertain etymology, the second one is dal ‘valley’. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Chandi, Sanjay, Sankar, Somnath, Aditi, Aditya, Ajit, Amala, Amitabha, Anil, Anirudh, Aparna.
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How common is the last name Mandal in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mandal significantly increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. From being ranked 50,686 in 2000 it jumped to the 28,909th spot in 2010, marking a 42.96% increase. This leap is mirrored by the count of individuals with this surname that more than doubled from 387 in 2000 to 822 in 2010. Per 100,000 people, the proportion of individuals named Mandal also saw a substantial growth of 100%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,686 | #28,909 | 42.96% |
| Count | 387 | 822 | 112.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.28 | 100% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mandal
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Mandal, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, reveals a shift towards greater representation of Asian/Pacific Islander identity over the decade. In 2000, about 73.39% of individuals with the last name Mandal identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, which rose to 80.66% by 2010, indicating an increase of 9.91%. The percentage of those identifying as White dropped by 29%, from 17.31% to 12.29%. Another change was seen in the Two or more races category, which saw a decrease of 30.55%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or Hispanic with this surname in either census year. However, there was a new addition in 2010, with 1.70% identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 73.39% | 80.66% | 9.91% |
| White | 17.31% | 12.29% | -29% |
| Two or More Races | 4.91% | 3.41% | -30.55% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.7% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.58% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |