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UK surname

Mand

A Danish surname derived from the word "mand" meaning "man" or "person".

In the 1881 census there were 53 people recorded with the Mand surname, ranking it #26,134 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 171, ranked #21,726, up from #26,134 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to St Pancras, Leeds and Kimcote and Knaptoft. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Hillingdon, Hounslow and Sandwell.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mand is 257 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 222.6%.

1881 census count

53

Ranked #26,134

Modern count

171

2016, ranked #21,726

Peak year

1861

257 bearers

Map years

5

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Mand had 53 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #26,134 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 171 in 2016, ranked #21,726.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 257 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Mand surname distribution map

The map shows where the Mand surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Mand surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Mand over time

The 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 112 #15,913
1861 historical 257 #9,629
1881 historical 53 #26,134
1891 historical 80 #26,785
1901 historical 30 #30,724
1997 modern 101 #26,774
1998 modern 115 #25,466
1999 modern 118 #25,227
2000 modern 117 #25,324
2001 modern 119 #24,733
2002 modern 124 #24,616
2003 modern 133 #23,359
2004 modern 136 #23,207
2005 modern 138 #22,999
2006 modern 140 #22,948
2007 modern 141 #23,137
2008 modern 145 #22,929
2009 modern 155 #22,438
2010 modern 159 #22,577
2011 modern 163 #21,983
2012 modern 150 #23,264
2013 modern 150 #23,653
2014 modern 160 #22,824
2015 modern 163 #22,407
2016 modern 171 #21,726

Geography

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Where Mands are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around St Pancras, Leeds, Kimcote and Knaptoft, Eccles and Liverpool. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Hillingdon, Hounslow, Sandwell and Ealing. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 St Pancras London (North Districts)
2 Leeds Yorkshire, West Riding
3 Kimcote and Knaptoft Leicestershire
4 Eccles Lancashire
5 Liverpool Lancashire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Hillingdon 023 Hillingdon
2 Hounslow 013 Hounslow
3 Sandwell 032 Sandwell
4 Ealing 017 Ealing
5 Hounslow 012 Hounslow

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mand

These lists show first names that appear often with the Mand surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Mand

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Mand, 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

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students

Nationally, the Mand surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Mand household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Married couples with dependent children are common in this Group, with many parents born in Africa or the EU. The representation of residents amongst different ethnic minority groups is high, particularly for individuals of Pakistani ethnic group. For many residents, English is not their main language, and affiliation to Christian religions is less common. Privately rented terrace properties predominate and levels of overcrowding are high. Part time work is common, with many employed in elementary occupations and sales and customer services. There are also many students living within these areas, and overall unemployment levels are high.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Young Asian Family Terraces

Within London, Mand is most associated with areas classed as Young Asian Family Terraces, part of Suburban Asian Communities. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These households with dependent children typically live in terraced housing and are of (non-Chinese) Asian extraction. Individuals with Bangladeshi origins are particularly in evidence. Employment is often in elementary occupations or as process, plant or machine operatives, and part-time work is common. Students are much in evidence.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Mand is most concentrated in decile 9 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Mand falls in decile 6 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mand is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Asian - Indian

This describes the area pattern most associated with Mand, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Mand

The surname "MAND" originates from England, first appearing in records during the late 12th century. It is derived from the Old English word "mand," meaning a basket or hamper, likely referring to an occupation involving the making or carrying of baskets.

Early instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1195, which mention a William Mand. The Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273 also record a Richard le Maund, showcasing an early variant spelling.

Notably, the Mand surname appears in the renowned Domesday Book of 1086, compiled by order of William the Conqueror. This document lists landholders and their holdings, indicating that the Mand family held lands in several counties across England at the time of the Norman Conquest.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Mand surname was Sir John Mand (c. 1300 - 1368), a prominent knight who fought in the Wars of Scottish Independence and the Hundred Years' War. He was awarded lands in Northamptonshire for his service to King Edward III.

Another notable figure was Thomas Mand (1548 - 1612), an English composer and organist who served at the Chapel Royal during the reigns of Elizabeth I and James I. His compositions for the virginal and other keyboard instruments were highly regarded in his time.

In the 17th century, the Mand family established themselves in the county of Somerset, with several members serving as local gentry and landowners. One such individual was William Mand (1620 - 1683), a wealthy merchant and magistrate in the town of Taunton.

The name is also associated with place names, such as Mandeville in Buckinghamshire, which may derive from the Old English words "mand" and "feld," meaning a basket field or a field where baskets were made.

Other notable individuals with the Mand surname include:

1. Robert Mand (1792 - 1858), an English architect and surveyor known for his work on churches and public buildings in London. 2. Mary Mand (1828 - 1904), a British feminist and advocate for women's rights, who campaigned for women's suffrage and educational opportunities. 3. John Mand (1871 - 1941), a British politician and barrister who served as a Member of Parliament for Warwickshire from 1924 to 1931. 4. Edith Mand (1902 - 1987), a renowned British artist and painter, known for her vibrant landscapes and portraits. 5. Geoffrey Mand (1918 - 2003), a distinguished British historian and author who wrote extensively on the Tudor and Stuart periods.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Mand families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Mand surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Yorkshire leads with 22 Mands recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.46x.

County Total Index
Yorkshire 22 4.46x
Lancashire 16 2.71x
Middlesex 8 1.61x
Essex 4 4.08x
Devon 1 0.97x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Horton In Bradford in Yorkshire leads with 8 Mands recorded in 1881 and an index of 104.03x.

Place Total Index
Horton In Bradford 8 104.03x
Gorton 7 126.13x
St Pancras London 6 14.99x
Thorne 6 983.61x
Leyton 4 236.69x
Oldham 4 21.01x
Habergham Eaves 3 55.66x
Halifax 3 41.49x
Thornton In Bradford 3 182.93x
Knottingley 2 229.89x
St Marylebone London 2 7.53x
Toxteth Park 2 10.01x
Newton Abbot St Mary 1 114.94x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Mand surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Alice 3
Mary 3
Sarah 2
Ada 1
Annie 1
Elizabeth 1
Ellen 1
Emma 1
Ethel 1
Frances 1
Grace 1
Hannah 1
Helen 1
Jane 1
Margaret 1
Margeret 1
Matilda 1
Rose 1
Susan 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Mand surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
John 4
William 4
Charles 3
Frank 2
George 2
James 2
Jeremiah 2
Robert 2
Albert 1
Dan 1
Helliwell 1
Jonas 1
Thomas 1
Tom 1

Top occupations

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 Mand households.

FAQ

Mand surname: questions and answers

How common was the Mand surname in 1881?

In 1881, 53 people were recorded with the Mand surname. That placed it at #26,134 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Mand surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 171 in 2016. That gives Mand a modern rank of #21,726.

What does the Mand surname mean?

A Danish surname derived from the word "mand" meaning "man" or "person".

What does the Mand map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Mand bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

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.