Explore the Family Name Mondal
The meaning of Mondal
1. Indian (West Bengal, Odisha) and Bangladeshi: from Sanskrit mondal ‘circle’, used as an honorific title for someone who did administrative work. 2. Norwegian: variant of Mundahl.
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How common is the last name Mondal in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mondal has seen a significant increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Mondal was ranked 90,252nd in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had jumped to 39,352nd, a 56.4% rise. The count of people with this surname also grew remarkably, from 190 in 2000 to 559 in 2010, representing a 194.21% increase. The proportion per 100k went up by 171.43%, from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #90,252 | #39,352 | 56.4% |
| Count | 190 | 559 | 194.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.19 | 171.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mondal
Looking at the ethnicity of individuals bearing the Mondal surname as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some shifts between 2000 and 2010. A majority identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, increasing from 84.74% in 2000 to 91.23% in 2010. However, the number of individuals reporting two or more ethnic identities decreased by 48.93%, and those identifying as White saw a 54.75% drop. The Hispanic segment also decreased, going down by 41.58%. There were no changes reported for those identifying as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 84.74% | 91.23% | 7.66% |
| White | 6.32% | 2.86% | -54.75% |
| Two or More Races | 4.21% | 2.15% | -48.93% |
| Hispanic | 3.68% | 2.15% | -41.58% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |