2000
#135,837
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Mandros
An English surname derived from the Greek term "mandros" meaning "stout, hardy, or brave."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Mandros. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mandros 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
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Mandros in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mandros, the largest self-reported group is White at 76.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (22.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mandros
The surname MANDROS is believed to have originated in Greece, with its roots tracing back to the ancient Greek language and culture. The name is derived from the Greek word "mandros," which translates to "enclosed space" or "fold." This suggests that the name may have been associated with those who lived or worked in such spaces, such as shepherds or farmers.
One of the earliest records of the MANDROS name dates back to the 15th century, when a reference to a family with this surname was found in a manuscript from the island of Crete. This indicates that the name was already well-established in the region during that time.
In the 16th century, the MANDROS name appeared in several historical documents from the island of Naxos, which was part of the Venetian-controlled Duchy of the Aegean at that time. These records suggest that the family may have been involved in agricultural or pastoral pursuits.
During the 18th century, a notable figure with the MANDROS surname was Ioannis MANDROS (1725-1795), a Greek scholar and theologian who spent much of his life in Venice. He authored several works on theology and philosophy, contributing to the intellectual discourse of his time.
Another prominent individual with this surname was Georgios MANDROS (1856-1934), a Greek politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Greece from 1917 to 1920. He played a significant role in shaping the country's political landscape during a turbulent period in its history.
In the realm of literature, Petros MANDROS (1902-1976) was a celebrated Greek poet and writer. His works often explored themes of love, nature, and the human experience, earning him widespread acclaim and recognition within the literary circles of his time.
Over the centuries, variations in the spelling of the MANDROS surname have emerged, such as MANDROU, MANDROUDIS, and MANDROUKIS. These variations are typically found among Greek communities scattered across different regions, reflecting the natural evolution of names through linguistic and cultural influences.
While the MANDROS surname is predominantly associated with Greek origins, it is worth noting that some individuals with this name may have ancestral ties to other regions or cultures. However, the historical records and literary references point to a strong connection between the MANDROS name and the rich cultural heritage of Greece.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mandros
Among Census respondents with the surname Mandros, the largest self-reported group is White at 76.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (22.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Mandros 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 Mandros surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White76.8% · 86
- Hispanic or Latino22.3% · 25
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mandros
Mandros 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
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+2 bearers (+1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,312 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
-4 bearers (-3.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,805 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #135,837 | 114 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.8%) | Down 7,312 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.4%) | Down 4,805 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 Mandros 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 | #143,149 | #147,954 | -3.4% |
| Count | 116 | 112 | -3.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mandros bearers went from 116 to 112 (-3.4% change). The surname moved down 4,805 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #147,954.
FAQ
Mandros surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mandros?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Mandros. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Mandros?
Mandros ranks #147,954 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 112 people with the surname Mandros. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Mandros.
Has Mandros become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mandros went from 116 recorded bearers to 112. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #143,149 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Mandros?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mandros, the largest self-reported group is White at 76.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (22.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). 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 Mandros in the 2020 Census, accounting for 76.8% (86 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mandros appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (76.8%), Hispanic (22.3%), American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). 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 Mandros (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 Mandros mean?
An English surname derived from the Greek term "mandros" meaning "stout, hardy, or brave." 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 Mandros (0.04 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 many people have the surname Mandros?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.