How common is the Mandell surname?

There are approximately 5,500 people with the surname Mandell in the United States.

Are there Mandell soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 13 soldiers with the Mandell surname appear in Civil War records.

Mandell

Q: What does the surname Mandell mean?

The surname Mandell means "Almond or one who sells almonds; possibly derived from a personal name.". It is of German, Yiddish origin.

Occupational

Meaning

Almond or one who sells almonds; possibly derived from a personal name.

Etymology

From German 'Mandel' meaning almond, with the suffix '-l' or '-ll' indicating a diminutive or occupational form. The name may have originated as an occupational surname for an almond merchant or grower.

About the Mandell Surname

A German and Yiddish surname with occupational roots in the almond trade or possibly derived from a personal name. The name is found among both German and Jewish populations with various spelling conventions.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 5,500 bearers in the United States #1,638 most common surname

Rare Common

Germany, Austria, and Jewish communities across Central and Eastern Europe.

Mandell Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Mandell Surname

Sammy Mandell

Quick Facts

Origin: German, Yiddish
Classification: Occupational
Earliest Record: 17th century
Estimated Bearers: 5,500

War Records

13 soldiers with the Mandell surname found in Civil War records.

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