2000
#21,804
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.41
Rare Last name
Mandrell
An occupational surname derived from the Old French word "mander", meaning "to command", likely referring to a high-ranking military officer or leader.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,257 Americans carry the last name Mandrell. That puts it at #23,856 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.37 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 272,676 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mandrell surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
1.3K
1 in 272,676
Census rank
#23,856
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.4
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.1K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,096 bearers of the surname Mandrell in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.37 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 23856th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mandrell, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.2%) and Black (3.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mandrell
The surname Mandrell originated in England during the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "manden" and "hyll," which together translate to "hill of almonds" or "almond hill." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a location or settlement where almond trees were prevalent.
The earliest known record of the Mandrell surname dates back to the 13th century in the county of Yorkshire, where it appeared in various forms such as Mandenhyll, Mandenhille, and Mandenhill. These variations reflect the regional dialects and spelling conventions of the time.
In the 14th century, the Mandrell name appeared in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire, an ancient census record. This document listed individuals named John de Mandenhulle and Robertus de Mandenhulle, indicating the presence of the surname in that region.
During the 15th century, the Mandrell surname gained prominence in the city of London. A notable figure was Sir John Mandrell (c. 1420-1492), a wealthy merchant and prominent member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers. He served as Sheriff of London in 1459 and was later knighted by King Edward IV.
Another influential figure was William Mandrell (c. 1470-1535), a clergyman and scholar who served as the Dean of Windsor from 1518 until his death. He was a respected academic and played a significant role in the educational reforms of the Tudor era.
In the 17th century, the Mandrell surname was found in various parts of England, including Lincolnshire and Warwickshire. One notable individual was Thomas Mandrell (1660-1723), a renowned clockmaker and inventor from London. His innovative timepiece designs earned him recognition from the Royal Society.
The 18th century saw the birth of John Mandrell (1733-1805), a pioneering horticulturist and botanist from Norfolk. He is credited with introducing several new plant species to England and was a respected figure in the field of horticulture.
As the Mandrell surname spread across England, it also found its way to other parts of the British Isles and eventually to the American colonies. Over time, variations such as Mandrill, Mandrel, and Mandril emerged, but the core surname remained rooted in its English origins.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mandrell
Among Census respondents with the surname Mandrell, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.2%) and Black (3.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Mandrell bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Mandrell surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.3% · 968
- Two or more races5.2% · 57
- Black or African American3.2% · 35
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 20
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 11
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mandrell
Mandrell appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#23,300
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,093
-19 bearers (-1.7%)
Per 100,000 0.37
Rank movement Down 1,496 places
2020
#23,856
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,096
+3 bearers (+0.3%)
Per 100,000 0.37
Rank movement Down 556 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #21,804 | 1,112 | 0.41 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #23,300 | 1,093 | 0.37 | -19 bearers (-1.7%) | Down 1,496 places |
| 2020 | #23,856 | 1,096 | 0.37 | +3 bearers (+0.3%) | Down 556 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Mandrell surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,300 | #23,856 | -2.4% |
| Count | 1,093 | 1,096 | 0.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.37 | 0.37 | -0.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mandrell bearers went from 1,093 to 1,096 (+0.3% change). The surname moved down 556 positions in the national ranking, going from #23,300 to #23,856.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Mandrell
FAQ
Mandrell surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mandrell?
Name Census estimates that about 1,257 living Americans carry the surname Mandrell. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 272,676 residents.
How common is Mandrell?
Mandrell ranks #23,856 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.37 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 1,096 people with the surname Mandrell. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (1,257), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.37 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.37 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Mandrell.
Has Mandrell become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mandrell went from 1,093 recorded bearers to 1,096. That is an increase of 3 (+0.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #23,300 to #23,856.
What does the Census say about the background of Mandrell?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mandrell, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.2%) and Black (3.2%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Mandrell in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.3% (968 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mandrell appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.3%), Two or More Races (5.2%), Black (3.2%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Mandrell (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Mandrell mean?
An occupational surname derived from the Old French word "mander", meaning "to command", likely referring to a high-ranking military officer or leader. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Mandrell (0.37 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Mandrell?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the last name Mandrell at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.