Explore the Family Name Mandy
The meaning of Mandy
1. Hungarian (Mándy): variant of Mándi, a habitational name for someone from a place called Mánd in Szatmár County. 2. English: perhaps a variant of Mundy. Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Szabolcs, Zoltan.
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How common is the last name Mandy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Mandy' has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 33,425 in terms of commonality amongst surnames, dropping to 40,976 by 2010, a decrease of 22.59%. The total count of individuals with this surname also fell from 644 in 2000 to 532 in 2010, a reduction of 17.39%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Mandy per 100k of the population dropped by 25%, from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,425 | #40,976 | -22.59% |
| Count | 644 | 532 | -17.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.18 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mandy
In terms of ethnic identity, the distribution associated with the surname 'Mandy' underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as White remained relatively stable, increasing slightly from 72.36% to 72.93%. There was a notable increase within the Hispanic community, from 3.42% to 4.70%, a rise of 37.43%. However, there was a decrease among those identifying as Black, falling from 20.96% to 18.23%, a change of -13.02%. Interestingly, the Asian/Pacific Islander category recorded a presence in 2010 when there had been none in 2000. The number of individuals identifying with two or more races declined marginally from 1.55% to 1.50%. There was no change for American Indian and Alaskan Native identities during this period, remaining at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.36% | 72.93% | 0.79% |
| Black | 20.96% | 18.23% | -13.02% |
| Hispanic | 3.42% | 4.7% | 37.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.63% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 1.5% | -3.23% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |