UK surname
A surname derived from the Old English word "bendel" meaning a bundle or bind.
In the 1881 census there were 11 people recorded with the Bandle surname, ranking it #32,081 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 12, ranked #37,385, down from #32,081 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Bearley, Hartlebury and Blunham. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Bandle is 170 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 9.1%.
1881 census count
11
Ranked #32,081
Modern count
12
2016, ranked #37,385
Peak year
1861
170 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Bandle surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Bandle surname density by area, 1861 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 19 | #29,904 |
| 1861 | historical | 170 | #13,763 |
| 1881 | historical | 11 | #32,081 |
| 1891 | historical | 47 | #30,566 |
| 1901 | historical | 12 | #32,772 |
| 1911 | historical | 15 | #31,938 |
| 1997 | modern | 13 | #36,672 |
| 1998 | modern | 10 | #37,048 |
| 1999 | modern | 11 | #36,917 |
| 2000 | modern | 12 | #36,749 |
| 2001 | modern | 13 | #36,483 |
| 2002 | modern | 17 | #36,164 |
| 2003 | modern | 13 | #36,620 |
| 2004 | modern | 17 | #36,342 |
| 2005 | modern | 13 | #36,833 |
| 2006 | modern | 10 | #37,224 |
| 2007 | modern | 10 | #37,335 |
| 2008 | modern | 10 | #37,371 |
| 2009 | modern | 10 | #37,446 |
| 2010 | modern | 11 | #37,411 |
| 2011 | modern | 12 | #37,287 |
| 2012 | modern | 10 | #37,509 |
| 2013 | modern | 11 | #37,435 |
| 2014 | modern | 12 | #37,355 |
| 2015 | modern | 12 | #37,371 |
| 2016 | modern | 12 | #37,385 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Bearley, Hartlebury, Blunham, Lambeth and Bentley. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bearley | Warwickshire |
| 2 | Hartlebury | Worcestershire |
| 3 | Blunham | Bedfordshire |
| 4 | Lambeth | London (South Districts) |
| 5 | Bentley | Suffolk |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Bandle surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Bandle, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Bandle surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Bandle household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Bandle is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Bandle is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Bandle, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname BANDLE has its origins in the German and Swiss regions, dating back to the late medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "bant," meaning "band" or "ribbon," or the Middle High German word "bantel," meaning "bundle" or "bundle of straw." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to an occupation or trade related to weaving, binding, or bundling materials.
The earliest recorded instances of the name BANDLE can be traced back to the 14th century in various German and Swiss records. For example, a Johannes Bandle is mentioned in a document from the town of Bern, Switzerland, dated 1357. Another early reference is found in a tax record from the city of Augsburg, Germany, listing a Hans Bandlin in 1412.
During the 15th and 16th centuries, the name BANDLE appeared in various forms, such as Bandel, Bantlin, and Bandeli, reflecting regional spelling variations. In 1487, a Johannes Bantlin was documented in the town of Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany. A notable individual from this period was Peter Bandle, a Swiss merchant and landowner from Zurich, who lived from around 1510 to 1578.
In the 17th century, the BANDLE name continued to be found in German and Swiss regions, with some individuals migrating to other parts of Europe. One example is Johann Georg Bandle, a German immigrant to Sweden, who was born in 1668 and settled in the city of Gothenburg.
The 18th century saw the BANDLE name spread further, with some bearers making their way to the Americas. One notable figure was Johann Michael Bandle, a German-born Mennonite preacher and farmer who emigrated to Pennsylvania in the United States in the 1740s. He played a significant role in establishing Mennonite communities in the region.
Another prominent individual with the BANDLE surname was Johann Christoph Bandle, a German composer and organist born in 1751 in Rothenburg ob der Tauber. He is known for his contributions to church music and organ compositions during the Classical period.
In the 19th century, the BANDLE name appeared in various parts of Europe and beyond. One notable bearer was Karl Bandle, a Swiss painter and illustrator born in 1823 in Zurich. His works captured landscapes and scenes from Swiss life during the Romantic era.
While the BANDLE surname is relatively uncommon today, it remains well-represented in German and Swiss communities, with a rich history spanning several centuries and various occupations and achievements.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Bandle surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lancashire leads with 8 Bandles recorded in 1881 and an index of 6.29x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 8 | 6.29x |
| Dorset | 1 | 14.20x |
| Surrey | 1 | 1.91x |
| Warwickshire | 1 | 3.70x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. West Derby in Lancashire leads with 8 Bandles recorded in 1881 and an index of 215.05x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| West Derby | 8 | 215.05x |
| Aston | 1 | 13.42x |
| Bermondsey | 1 | 31.35x |
| Canford Magna | 1 | 2500.00x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Bandle surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Bandle surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Bandle households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 5 |
| General Labourer | 1 |
| General Serv Domestic | 1 |
| Journeyman Glazier | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 11 people were recorded with the Bandle surname. That placed it at #32,081 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 12 in 2016. That gives Bandle a modern rank of #37,385.
A surname derived from the Old English word "bendel" meaning a bundle or bind.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Bandle bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.