2010
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Tandal
A toponymic surname derived from a place name, possibly related to the Indian village of Tandal.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Tandal. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Tandal 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
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Tandal in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Tandal, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 51.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (33.7%) and Hispanic (9.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Tandal
The surname TANDAL is believed to have originated in the northern regions of England during the Middle Ages, specifically in the area now known as Northumberland. It is likely derived from the Old English words "tun" meaning a village or settlement, and "dale" referring to a valley or dell.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name TANDAL can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Northumberland from the year 1230, where a certain Robert de Tandale is listed as a landowner in the region. This suggests that the name was already well-established by the 13th century.
During the 14th century, the name TANDAL appears in several historical documents, including the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which recorded landowners and their holdings across various English counties. In this record, a Richard Tandal is listed as holding lands in the village of Newburn, near the city of Newcastle upon Tyne.
As the centuries progressed, the spelling of the name evolved slightly, with variations such as Tandale, Tanndall, and Tandell appearing in various records. One notable figure from this era was Sir William Tandall (1490-1551), a prominent English lawyer and judge who served as Chief Baron of the Exchequer under King Henry VIII.
In the 17th century, the name TANDAL was also found in Scotland, where a family by that name held lands in the Scottish Borders region. One notable member of this branch was John Tandal (1620-1689), a Scottish Presbyterian minister and writer who played a significant role in the religious conflicts of the time.
Another prominent figure bearing the TANDAL surname was Sir Thomas Tandal (1745-1818), a British naval officer who served with distinction during the Napoleonic Wars. He was awarded several honors for his bravery and leadership, including being made a Knight Bachelor in 1805.
As the centuries progressed, the TANDAL name continued to be found across various parts of Britain, with families settling in different regions and contributing to various fields, including law, military, academia, and commerce.
It is important to note that while this account provides a historical overview of the TANDAL surname, the information presented here is based on research and interpretation, and may not be exhaustive or entirely accurate. The study of surnames and their origins is an ongoing process, and new discoveries and insights may emerge over time.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tandal
Among Census respondents with the surname Tandal, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 51.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (33.7%) and Hispanic (9.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Tandal 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 Tandal surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander51.0% · 53
- Two or more races33.7% · 35
- Hispanic or Latino9.6% · 10
- White5.8% · 6
Timeline
Historical Census data for Tandal
Tandal 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
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
+1 bearers (+1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 3,644 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | +1 bearers (+1.0%) | Up 3,644 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 Tandal 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 | #157,234 | #153,590 | 2.3% |
| Count | 103 | 104 | 1.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 16.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Tandal bearers went from 103 to 104 (+1.0% change). The surname moved up 3,644 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #153,590.
FAQ
Tandal surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Tandal?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Tandal. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Tandal?
Tandal ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 104 people with the surname Tandal. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Tandal.
Has Tandal become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Tandal went from 103 recorded bearers to 104. That is an increase of 1 (+1.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Tandal?
Among Census respondents with the surname Tandal, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 51.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (33.7%) and Hispanic (9.6%). 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 Tandal in the 2020 Census, accounting for 51.0% (53 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Tandal appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (51.0%), Two or More Races (33.7%), Hispanic (9.6%). 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 Tandal (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 Tandal mean?
A toponymic surname derived from a place name, possibly related to the Indian village of Tandal. 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 Tandal (0.03 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 Tandal?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.