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Mindell
The surname Mindell is of Jewish (Ashkenazic) origin, with roots in Eastern Europe. It is derived from the Yiddish personal name Mendel, which itself is a diminutive of the Hebrew name Menachem, meaning "comforter."
The earliest instances of the surname Mindell can be traced back to Jewish communities in Poland and Russia during the late medieval period. Jewish families bearing the name Mindell were often involved in diverse occupations such as merchants, traders, and scholars.
With the spread of Jewish communities across Europe and later to other parts of the world, the surname Mindell travelled with them. Today, individuals with the surname Mindell can be found in various countries, including the United Kingdom, Israel, the United States, and Canada.
The spelling of the surname Mindell may have undergone alterations due to transliterations in different regions and linguistic influences. Variants of the surname include Mendell and Mendel.
In contemporary times, individuals bearing the surname Mindell have contributed to various fields such as academia, arts, sciences, and business. The name continues to be passed down through generations, reinforcing a sense of heritage and cultural identity among those who bear it.
There are approximately 27 people named Mindell in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Mindell.