Explore the Family Name Mander
The meaning of Mander
1. English: occupational name from Middle English mander, maunder ‘basket-maker’, a derivative of Middle English mande, maunde ‘basket’. Compare Mand. 2. German: habitational name from any of the places called Mandern, in Hesse and the Rhineland. 3. Indian (Punjab): Sikh (Dogar, Jat) name of unexplained etymology, based on the names of clans in these communities. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Balwinder, Bikram.
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How common is the last name Mander in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mander saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 37,728 with 554 instances of the name, while in 2010 it dropped to rank 40,313 with 543 instances, marking a 1.99% decrease. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010, or a change of -14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,728 | #40,313 | -6.85% |
| Count | 554 | 543 | -1.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.18 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mander
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Mander has seen some shifts as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by nearly 49%, rising from 15.34% in 2000 to 22.84% in 2010. Those reporting two or more races also saw substantial growth from 1.44% to 3.31%, representing a change of nearly 130%. However, among those identifying as White, there was a drop from 77.26% to 67.40%, a change of -12.76%. The proportion of individuals identifying as Black remained relatively stable, with a slight decrease from 4.15% to 4.05%. There were no identified changes within the Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.26% | 67.4% | -12.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 15.34% | 22.84% | 48.89% |
| Black | 4.15% | 4.05% | -2.41% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 3.31% | 129.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |