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UK surname

Mandel

A German and Jewish surname derived from a short form of the personal name Emanuel, meaning "God is with us."

In the 1881 census there were 16 people recorded with the Mandel surname, ranking it #31,301 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 166, ranked #22,140, up from #31,301 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Westminster and Hackney.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mandel is 169 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 937.5%.

1881 census count

16

Ranked #31,301

Modern count

166

2016, ranked #22,140

Peak year

2014

169 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Mandel had 16 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #31,301 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 166 in 2016, ranked #22,140.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 79 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Mandel surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mandel surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Mandel 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 3 #32,890
1861 historical 19 #31,470
1881 historical 16 #31,301
1891 historical 29 #31,963
1901 historical 63 #27,134
1911 historical 79 #24,903
1997 modern 143 #21,761
1998 modern 147 #21,935
1999 modern 146 #22,202
2000 modern 153 #21,520
2001 modern 146 #21,857
2002 modern 140 #22,876
2003 modern 134 #23,260
2004 modern 139 #22,891
2005 modern 136 #23,205
2006 modern 144 #22,520
2007 modern 146 #22,596
2008 modern 151 #22,323
2009 modern 155 #22,438
2010 modern 161 #22,385
2011 modern 167 #21,642
2012 modern 166 #21,683
2013 modern 161 #22,521
2014 modern 169 #22,006
2015 modern 166 #22,159
2016 modern 166 #22,140

Geography

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Where Mandels are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Westminster and Hackney. 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 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Westminster 011 Westminster
2 Westminster 007 Westminster
3 Hackney 003 Hackney
4 Hackney 004 Hackney
5 Hackney 001 Hackney

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mandel

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Mandel

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

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Mandel surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Mandel household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

Professional Periphery

Within London, Mandel is most associated with areas classed as Professional Periphery, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. 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 neighbourhoods predominantly house residents aged 45+, with many aged 85+. Most employed residents work in senior roles, and relatively few work in unskilled jobs. Terraced housing is comparatively rare, but communal living is more common. More residents identify as of Indian ethnicity and more affiliate with non-Christian religions. Disability levels are below the Supergroup average.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Mandel is most concentrated in decile 10 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

Mandel 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.

6
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mandel is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

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

6
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Mandel

The surname Mandel originated in Germany and is derived from the German word "Mandel", meaning almond. It is believed to have been an occupational name for a person who grew, sold, or traded almonds.

In the Middle Ages, surnames were often derived from occupations, physical features, or places of origin. The name Mandel likely emerged during this period, indicating a connection to the almond trade or cultivation.

The earliest known record of the surname Mandel dates back to the 13th century in Bavaria, Germany. In 1287, a document from the town of Regensburg mentions a person named "Chunrad der Mandel".

Another early record of the name can be found in the 14th century "Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis", a collection of historical documents from the Margraviate of Brandenburg. This codex includes references to individuals with the surname Mandel, indicating its presence in the region during that time.

Notable individuals with the surname Mandel throughout history include:

1. Johann Albrecht Mandel (1638-1701), a German composer and organist known for his contributions to Baroque music. 2. Georg Mandel (1642-1682), a German jurist and professor of law at the University of Jena. 3. Antonie Mandel (1768-1838), a German author and translator who was active during the Romantic period. 4. Benjamin Mandel (1848-1932), a Polish-born American businessman and philanthropist who co-founded the Mandel Brothers department store chain in Chicago. 5. Otto Mandel (1901-1982), a German-American artist and illustrator known for his work in children's literature, including illustrations for several Dr. Seuss books.

The surname Mandel is also associated with various place names in Germany, such as Mandeln, a town in Bavaria, and Mandelbach, a small river in Baden-Württemberg. These place names may have influenced the development of the surname or vice versa, reflecting the connection between surnames and geographic origins.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Mandel families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Mandel 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. Middlesex leads with 8 Mandels recorded in 1881 and an index of 5.13x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 8 5.13x
Surrey 6 7.89x
Lancashire 1 0.54x
Somerset 1 3.98x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Battersea in Surrey leads with 6 Mandels recorded in 1881 and an index of 104.53x.

Place Total Index
Battersea 6 104.53x
St George Hanover 4 196.08x
Whitechapel London 3 194.81x
Barrow In Furness 1 39.68x
Frome 1 166.67x
Westminster St James 1 62.50x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Daisey 1
Daisy 1
Emily 1
Hannah 1
Jessie 1
Lydia 1
Maria 1
Mary 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Albert 1
Arthur 1
Christian 1
Monty 1
Morris 1
Percy 1
William 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 Mandel households.

FAQ

Mandel surname: questions and answers

How common was the Mandel surname in 1881?

In 1881, 16 people were recorded with the Mandel surname. That placed it at #31,301 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Mandel surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 166 in 2016. That gives Mandel a modern rank of #22,140.

What does the Mandel surname mean?

A German and Jewish surname derived from a short form of the personal name Emanuel, meaning "God is with us."

What does the Mandel map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Mandel 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.