2010
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Nandlall
A Hindu surname meaning "small lotus" or "humble lotus."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Nandlall. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Nandlall 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
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Nandlall in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Nandlall, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 48.7%. The next largest groups are Black (22.2%) and White (10.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Nandlall
The surname NANDLALL has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, originating from the Sanskrit language. The name is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 10th to 12th centuries. It is a compound name formed by combining the words "Nand" and "Lall," both of which have significant meanings in Sanskrit.
The first part of the name, "Nand," is derived from the Sanskrit word "Ananda," which translates to "bliss" or "joy." It was a common prefix used in Indian names, reflecting the desire for happiness and contentment. The second part, "Lall," is derived from the Sanskrit word "Lala," meaning "beloved" or "darling." This component was often used as an endearing term or a term of affection.
The earliest recorded instances of the name NANDLALL can be traced back to ancient Sanskrit texts and inscriptions from the Indian subcontinent. Some of the earliest mentions of the name have been found in historical records from regions like modern-day Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal, where Sanskrit was widely spoken and used in official documents.
One of the notable figures bearing the surname NANDLALL was Nandlall Panday (1901-1992), a prominent Indian-Caribbean writer, teacher, and cultural activist from Trinidad and Tobago. He played a significant role in preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of the Indian diaspora in the Caribbean region.
Another individual of note was Nandlall Bose (1892-1966), an Indian mathematician and physicist. He made significant contributions to the fields of classical mechanics, relativity, and statistical mechanics. His work on the Bose-Einstein statistics laid the foundation for the concept of Bose-Einstein condensates, a remarkable state of matter.
In the literary realm, Nandlall Bhardwaj (1941-2006) was a celebrated Hindi writer and journalist from India. He authored several novels, short stories, and plays, and his works were widely acclaimed for their social commentary and depiction of rural life in India.
The name NANDLALL also gained prominence in the field of politics. Nandlall Kilachand (1902-1967) was an Indian businessman and politician who served as a member of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament, representing Mumbai.
Lastly, Nandlall Mangal (1920-2010) was a prominent Indian classical musician and Hindustani vocalist. He was awarded the prestigious Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors, in recognition of his contributions to the field of music.
While the name NANDLALL has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread across the globe, carried by individuals of Indian descent to various parts of the world, including the Caribbean, North America, and beyond.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Nandlall
Among Census respondents with the surname Nandlall, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 48.7%. The next largest groups are Black (22.2%) and White (10.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Nandlall 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 Nandlall surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander48.7% · 57
- Black or African American22.2% · 26
- White10.3% · 12
- Hispanic or Latino9.4% · 11
- Two or more races6.0% · 7
- American Indian and Alaska Native3.4% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Nandlall
Nandlall appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+8 bearers (+7.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,182 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.3%) | Up 6,182 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 Nandlall 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 | #150,452 | #144,270 | 4.1% |
| Count | 109 | 117 | 7.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Nandlall bearers went from 109 to 117 (+7.3% change). The surname moved up 6,182 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #144,270.
FAQ
Nandlall surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Nandlall?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Nandlall. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Nandlall?
Nandlall ranks #144,270 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 117 people with the surname Nandlall. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), 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 Nandlall.
Has Nandlall become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Nandlall went from 109 recorded bearers to 117. That is an increase of 8 (+7.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #150,452 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Nandlall?
Among Census respondents with the surname Nandlall, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 48.7%. The next largest groups are Black (22.2%) and White (10.3%). 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?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Nandlall in the 2020 Census, accounting for 48.7% (57 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Nandlall appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (48.7%), Black (22.2%), White (10.3%). 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 Nandlall (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 Nandlall mean?
A Hindu surname meaning "small lotus" or "humble lotus." 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 Nandlall (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 Americans have the surname Nandlall?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.