UK surname
A French surname meaning a region or country of origin.
In the 1881 census there were 33 people recorded with the Mande surname, ranking it #28,965 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 26, ranked #36,254, down from #28,965 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Halifax, Hull Holy Trinity and Mottram-in-Longdendale. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mande is 220 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 21.2%.
1881 census count
33
Ranked #28,965
Modern count
26
2016, ranked #36,254
Peak year
1891
220 bearers
Map years
4
1851 to 1901
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Mande surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Mande surname density by area, 1901 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 | 143 | #13,343 |
| 1861 | historical | 209 | #11,596 |
| 1881 | historical | 33 | #28,965 |
| 1891 | historical | 220 | #13,937 |
| 1901 | historical | 101 | #22,726 |
| 1911 | historical | 26 | #30,547 |
| 1997 | modern | 10 | #37,060 |
| 1998 | modern | 12 | #36,790 |
| 1999 | modern | 5 | #37,872 |
| 2000 | modern | 6 | #37,624 |
| 2001 | modern | 6 | #37,456 |
| 2002 | modern | 8 | #37,206 |
| 2003 | modern | 10 | #36,964 |
| 2004 | modern | 15 | #36,530 |
| 2005 | modern | 18 | #36,332 |
| 2006 | modern | 18 | #36,412 |
| 2007 | modern | 19 | #36,450 |
| 2008 | modern | 22 | #36,281 |
| 2009 | modern | 23 | #36,313 |
| 2010 | modern | 20 | #36,599 |
| 2011 | modern | 15 | #37,030 |
| 2012 | modern | 20 | #36,570 |
| 2013 | modern | 23 | #36,414 |
| 2014 | modern | 24 | #36,358 |
| 2015 | modern | 26 | #36,228 |
| 2016 | modern | 26 | #36,254 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Halifax, Hull Holy Trinity, Mottram-in-Longdendale, Bradford and Huddersfield. 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 | Halifax | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| 2 | Hull Holy Trinity | Yorkshire, East Riding |
| 3 | Mottram-in-Longdendale | Lancashire |
| 4 | Bradford | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| 5 | Huddersfield | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Mande 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 Mande, 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 Mande surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Mande 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, Mande 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 Mande is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Mande, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname MANDE originated in France during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "mander," meaning "to summon" or "to command." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to a messenger or a person in a position of authority.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the MANDE surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England conducted by order of William the Conqueror. In this document, a landowner named Radulfus Mande is mentioned as holding property in Oxfordshire.
During the 13th century, the surname appeared in various forms, including Mande, Mandee, and Mandy. These variations likely resulted from regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling practices of the time. The name was particularly prevalent in the northern regions of France, especially in Normandy and Brittany.
Notable individuals bearing the MANDE surname include Sir John Mande (1490-1548), an English politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament during the reign of Henry VIII. Another prominent figure was Jacques Mande (1685-1762), a French architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Church of Saint-Sulpice.
In the 19th century, Marie-Théodore Mande (1821-1901) was a French painter known for her portraits and genre scenes. She studied under the renowned artist Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres and exhibited her works at the Paris Salon.
During the Renaissance period, the MANDE surname was associated with the Italian humanist and philosopher Giovanni Pico della Mirandola (1463-1494), whose given name was Giovanni Mande. He was a renowned scholar and a leading figure of the Renaissance movement, known for his work on syncretizing various philosophical and religious traditions.
Another notable bearer of the MANDE surname was François Mande (1725-1801), a French mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary orbits.
While the MANDE surname has its origins in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including the United Kingdom, North America, and various European countries, due to migration and cultural exchange.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Mande 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. Yorkshire leads with 10 Mandes recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.70x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire | 10 | 3.70x |
| Clackmannanshire | 8 | 355.56x |
| Lancashire | 3 | 0.93x |
| Devon | 2 | 3.52x |
| Nottinghamshire | 2 | 5.44x |
| Kent | 1 | 1.07x |
| Sussex | 1 | 2.17x |
| Wiltshire | 1 | 4.14x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Alloa in Clackmannanshire leads with 8 Mandes recorded in 1881 and an index of 733.95x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Alloa | 8 | 733.95x |
| Cawood | 7 | 7000.00x |
| Little Bolton | 3 | 72.12x |
| Tormoham | 2 | 83.33x |
| Basford | 1 | 58.82x |
| Brighton | 1 | 10.78x |
| Devizes St John | 1 | 555.56x |
| East Retford | 1 | 312.50x |
| Eccleshill | 1 | 151.52x |
| Gillingham | 1 | 52.08x |
| Horton In Bradford | 1 | 23.70x |
| Thornton In Bradford | 1 | 111.11x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Mande 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 Mande 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 Mande households.
FAQ
In 1881, 33 people were recorded with the Mande surname. That placed it at #28,965 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 26 in 2016. That gives Mande a modern rank of #36,254.
A French surname meaning a region or country of origin.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Mande 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.