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UK surname

Mandry

A surname derived from the word "mandarin" possibly relating to a Chinese or Asian ancestry.

In the 1881 census there were 99 people recorded with the Mandry surname, ranking it #19,877 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 187, ranked #20,488, down from #19,877 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos), Heston and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Hartlepool, Runnymede and Westminster.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mandry is 217 in 2002. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 88.9%.

1881 census count

99

Ranked #19,877

Modern count

187

2016, ranked #20,488

Peak year

2002

217 bearers

Map years

6

1891 to 2016

Key insights

  • Mandry had 99 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #19,877 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 187 in 2016, ranked #20,488.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 200 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Multicultural Inner Suburbs.

Mandry surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mandry surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Mandry 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 36 #26,838
1861 historical 78 #23,836
1881 historical 99 #19,877
1891 historical 159 #17,636
1901 historical 182 #16,057
1911 historical 200 #14,960
1997 modern 193 #18,035
1998 modern 208 #17,693
1999 modern 206 #17,905
2000 modern 211 #17,603
2001 modern 206 #17,624
2002 modern 217 #17,388
2003 modern 214 #17,343
2004 modern 207 #17,821
2005 modern 201 #18,080
2006 modern 195 #18,564
2007 modern 194 #18,855
2008 modern 183 #19,735
2009 modern 195 #19,329
2010 modern 196 #19,698
2011 modern 186 #20,217
2012 modern 190 #19,864
2013 modern 192 #20,067
2014 modern 200 #19,713
2015 modern 193 #20,056
2016 modern 187 #20,488

Geography

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Where Mandrys are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos), Heston, London parishes and Llanwonno. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Hartlepool, Runnymede, Westminster, Southend-on-Sea and Cheshire East. 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 Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos) Glamorganshire
2 Heston Middlesex (Exclusive Of London Districts)
3 London parishes London 1
4 Llanwonno Glamorganshire
5 London parishes London 3

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Hartlepool 012 Hartlepool
2 Runnymede 008 Runnymede
3 Westminster 020 Westminster
4 Southend-on-Sea 004 Southend-on-Sea
5 Cheshire East 012 Cheshire East

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mandry

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Mandry

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

Baseline UK

Group

Multicultural Inner Suburbs

Nationally, the Mandry surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Multicultural Inner Suburbs, within Baseline UK. This does not mean every Mandry household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These neighbourhoods house many younger and middle-aged adults with children. All ethnic minorities, apart from those identifying as Pakistani or Bangladeshi, appear to be present in above average proportions. Affiliation to Christian religions is uncommon. Long-term disability rates are low, mirrored in limited provision of unpaid care. Privately rented terrace houses and flats are the norm. Managerial, professional and technical occupations are prevalent, and work is rarely part time. Many individuals have degree level qualifications. These areas form the inner suburbs of many of the UK’s towns and cities.

Wider pattern

This Supergroup exemplifies the broad base to the UK’s social structure, encompassing as it does the average or modal levels of many neighbourhood characteristics, including all housing tenures, a range of levels of educational attainment and religious affiliations, and a variety of pre-retirement age structures. Yet, in combination, these mixes are each distinctive of the parts of the UK. Overall, terraced houses and flats are the most prevalent, as is employment in intermediate or low-skilled occupations. However, this Supergroup is also characterised by above average levels of unemployment and lower levels of use of English as the main language. Many neighbourhoods occur in south London and the UK’s other major urban centres.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Mandry is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Mandry 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.

9
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Mandry falls in decile 10 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

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

10
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mandry is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

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

9
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Mandry

The surname Mandry has its origins in Europe, specifically in the region of France. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is likely derived from the Old French word "mandre," which means "sheepfold" or "enclosure for sheep."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mandry can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and wealth in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This record indicates that individuals bearing the name Mandry or similar variations were present in certain regions of England during the Norman conquest.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Jean Mandry was recorded as a prominent landowner and noble in the region of Normandy, France. His descendants continued to carry the Mandry name for several generations, contributing to the spread and recognition of the surname in the area.

During the 16th century, a French scholar and historian named Pierre Mandry gained recognition for his works on the history of France and the Protestant Reformation. He was born in 1520 and passed away in 1598, leaving behind a significant literary legacy.

Another individual of note was Jacques Mandry, a French military leader who played a crucial role in the French Wars of Religion during the late 16th century. He was born in 1545 and died in 1612, leaving behind a legacy of bravery and strategic prowess on the battlefield.

In the 18th century, a prominent artist named François Mandry gained fame for his exquisite paintings and landscapes. Born in 1725 in Paris, he was celebrated for his ability to capture the beauty of the French countryside and became a renowned figure in the art world until his death in 1795.

The name Mandry also has connections to various place names and locations throughout Europe. For example, the village of Mandry-les-Vignes in the Champagne region of France bears a striking resemblance to the surname, suggesting a potential link between the place and the name's origins.

Throughout history, the Mandry surname has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including landowners, scholars, military leaders, and artists, contributing to its rich and multifaceted heritage.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Mandry families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Mandry 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. Glamorgan leads with 48 Mandrys recorded in 1881 and an index of 28.84x.

County Total Index
Glamorgan 48 28.84x
Middlesex 36 3.77x
Devon 7 3.52x
Durham 4 1.41x
Lancashire 1 0.09x
Surrey 1 0.21x
Yorkshire 1 0.11x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Westminster St John in Middlesex leads with 24 Mandrys recorded in 1881 and an index of 206.19x.

Place Total Index
Westminster St John 24 206.19x
St George Hanover 12 96.15x
Llansamlet Lower 8 529.80x
Llanwonno 8 133.78x
Plymouth St Andrew 7 45.66x
Aberdare 6 52.49x
Merthyr Tydfil 6 37.50x
Swansea Higher 5 289.02x
Cilybebill 4 625.00x
Hedworth Monkton Jarrow 4 32.47x
Ystradyfodwg 4 27.40x
Llantwit Lower 2 136.99x
Margam 2 107.53x
St Brides Minor 2 666.67x
Everton 1 2.77x
Lambeth 1 1.20x
Loughor 1 113.64x
Whitby 1 31.35x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 7
Elizabeth 4
Sarah 4
Rachel 3
Ann 2
Louisa 2
Margaret 2
Maria 2
Alice 1
Amelia 1
Anne 1
Charlotte 1
Clara 1
Ellen 1
Eva 1
Frances 1
Grace 1
Jessie 1
Kate 1
Lavinia 1
Leah 1
Lilly 1
Marged 1
Margret 1
Margt. 1
Martha 1
Rebecca 1
Ruth 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 11
William 8
Arthur 3
Frederick 3
James 3
Thomas 2
Walter 2
Alfred 1
Charles 1
Chas. 1
Daniel 1
David 1
Dnl. 1
Edward 1
Eleazer 1
Evan 1
George 1
Gwilym 1
Hopkin 1
Horace 1
Joseph 1
Morgan 1
Nathaniel 1
Rees 1
Robert 1
Thos. 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 Mandry households.

FAQ

Mandry surname: questions and answers

How common was the Mandry surname in 1881?

In 1881, 99 people were recorded with the Mandry surname. That placed it at #19,877 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Mandry surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 187 in 2016. That gives Mandry a modern rank of #20,488.

What does the Mandry surname mean?

A surname derived from the word "mandarin" possibly relating to a Chinese or Asian ancestry.

What does the Mandry map show?

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