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UK surname

Tandel

A surname likely derived from the Indian word "tandel", meaning a large, open-air platform for drying crops.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Tandel is 540 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

540

2016, ranked #9,422

Peak year

2016

540 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 540 in 2016, ranked #9,422.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 6 in 1851.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Tandel surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Tandel surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Tandel 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 6 #32,278
1861 historical 3 #33,861
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1997 modern 15 #36,409
1998 modern 18 #36,135
1999 modern 20 #35,923
2000 modern 20 #35,915
2001 modern 20 #35,754
2002 modern 27 #35,243
2003 modern 42 #34,040
2004 modern 51 #33,478
2005 modern 72 #31,730
2006 modern 98 #28,621
2007 modern 113 #26,641
2008 modern 120 #25,922
2009 modern 143 #23,686
2010 modern 168 #21,733
2011 modern 176 #20,957
2012 modern 275 #15,459
2013 modern 297 #14,844
2014 modern 378 #12,512
2015 modern 475 #10,396
2016 modern 540 #9,422

Geography

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Where Tandels 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 Leicester. 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 Leicester 017 Leicester
2 Leicester 010 Leicester
3 Leicester 018 Leicester
4 Leicester 006 Leicester
5 Leicester 011 Leicester

Forenames

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First names often paired with Tandel

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Tandel

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

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Tandel is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, 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 residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

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

Tandel 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

Tandel falls in decile 3 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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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Tandel 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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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Asian - Indian

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

Meaning and origin of Tandel

The surname Tandel is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Gujarat. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word 'tandula', which means 'rice grain'. This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals involved in the cultivation or trade of rice.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Tandel can be found in the historical records of the Marathas, a prominent ruling dynasty in the region during the 17th and 18th centuries. It is likely that some individuals bearing this surname were associated with the Maratha Empire in some capacity, possibly as landowners or merchants.

In the 19th century, several Tandels were documented as having migrated to various parts of the British Empire, including East Africa and the Caribbean. This diaspora likely contributed to the spread of the name across different regions.

Notable individuals with the surname Tandel include Keshavlal Tandel, an Indian revolutionary and freedom fighter who actively participated in the Indian Independence Movement in the early 20th century. Another prominent figure was Ramkrishna Tandel, a renowned Gujarati writer and poet who lived from 1886 to 1968 and made significant contributions to the literary landscape of Gujarat.

In more recent times, Pradeep Tandel, a Indian cricketer, represented the Indian national team in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Vijay Tandel, an accomplished Indian businessman and philanthropist, has also made a name for himself in the corporate world.

It is worth noting that variations in spelling, such as Tandail or Thandel, may have existed in different regions or time periods, reflecting local linguistic influences or historical transcription practices.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Tandel surname: questions and answers

How common is the Tandel surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 540 in 2016. That gives Tandel a modern rank of #9,422.

What does the Tandel surname mean?

A surname likely derived from the Indian word "tandel", meaning a large, open-air platform for drying crops.

What does the Tandel map show?

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