UK surname

Mangal

A surname originating from India meaning auspicious or prosperous.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Islington, Swale and Coventry.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mangal is 237 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

Modern count

233

2016, ranked #17,625

Peak year

2014

237 bearers

Map years

2006 to 2016

Key insights

• The latest modern count shown here is 233 in 2016, ranked #17,625.
• Within the historical census years, the highest count was 7 in 1861.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Map

Mangal surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mangal surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Mangal 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
1861	historical	7	#33,053
1997	modern	92	#28,079
1998	modern	96	#28,188
1999	modern	100	#27,757
2000	modern	108	#26,549
2001	modern	102	#27,093
2002	modern	105	#27,123
2003	modern	110	#26,220
2004	modern	118	#25,317
2005	modern	119	#25,193
2006	modern	140	#22,948
2007	modern	152	#22,022
2008	modern	164	#21,137
2009	modern	167	#21,383
2010	modern	179	#20,886
2011	modern	191	#19,871
2012	modern	209	#18,659
2013	modern	231	#17,703
2014	modern	237	#17,528
2015	modern	234	#17,577
2016	modern	233	#17,625

Geography

Where Mangals 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 Islington, Swale, Coventry, Lewisham and Richmond upon Thames. 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	Islington 001	Islington
2	Swale 009	Swale
3	Coventry 043	Coventry
4	Lewisham 017	Lewisham
5	Richmond upon Thames 015	Richmond upon Thames

Forenames

First names often paired with Mangal

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Tanya Manju Anushka Michelle Anita Sharon Yvonne Ruby Karima Tara

Recent male names

Anuj Richard Ahmad Abdul Anish Mohammad Baz Sher Jermayne Praveen

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Mangal

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

Ethnically Diverse Young Families

Nationally, the Mangal surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Young Families, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Mangal 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 younger parents born overseas (particularly in Africa or EU countries) with children aged 0-4. Individuals identifying as of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities are also common. English may not be the primary language spoken. Accommodation consists principally of flats, and many properties are socially rented and/or overcrowded. Students are also present, unemployment is common, and other adults tend to work in low skilled jobs.

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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Mangal 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

Mangal 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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Mangal falls in decile 2 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

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

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mangal is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 40-50 mbit/s.

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

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate: Asian - Indian

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

Origin

Meaning and origin of Mangal

The surname MANGAL has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the northern regions of India. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 10th to 12th centuries. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "mangala," which means "auspicious" or "fortunate."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname MANGAL can be found in ancient Hindu texts and manuscripts, where it was often used to describe individuals with an auspicious or fortunate disposition. It is also possible that the name originated as a descriptor for individuals born under favorable astrological circumstances or during auspicious times.

In the 13th century, the MANGAL surname appeared in several historical records and manuscripts from the Delhi Sultanate, which ruled over parts of northern India during that period. These records often mentioned individuals with the MANGAL surname holding positions of importance or serving as advisors to the royal court.

During the Mughal Empire, which ruled over much of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th centuries, the MANGAL surname gained further prominence. Several prominent figures with this surname held influential positions within the Mughal administration and military ranks. One such notable individual was Mangal Khan, a distinguished military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century.

Another historically significant figure with the MANGAL surname was Shri Mangal Das, a renowned poet and spiritual leader from the 17th century. He was known for his devotional poetry and his contributions to the Bhakti movement, which emphasized devotion and love for the divine.

In the 18th century, the MANGAL surname was associated with the princely state of Jodhpur in Rajasthan, where the ruling dynasty bore the surname. Maharaja Mangal Singh, who ruled Jodhpur from 1707 to 1743, was a prominent figure during this time and is remembered for his architectural contributions, including the construction of the iconic Mehrangarh Fort.

As the MANGAL surname spread across various regions of India, it also gave rise to several place names and villages bearing the name. For example, Mangalpur and Mangalganj are two villages in the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, respectively, which likely derived their names from individuals or communities with the MANGAL surname.

Throughout history, the MANGAL surname has been associated with individuals from diverse fields, including literature, art, politics, and spirituality. Some notable figures with this surname include Mangal Pandey, a sepoy in the British East India Company who played a pivotal role in the Indian Rebellion of 1857, and Mangal Charan Halde, a renowned Indian poet and writer from the 20th century.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Mangal surname: questions and answers

How common is the Mangal surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 233 in 2016. That gives Mangal a modern rank of #17,625.

What does the Mangal surname mean?