Mangold

The name Mangold has its roots in the Middle Ages and is composed of the Old High German terms manag, meaning "many," and waltan, meaning "to rule" or "to govern." This leads to the free translation "the one who rules over many rulers." A well-known bearer of this name was Mangold von Brandis, the Bishop of Constance († 1385).

What does the name Mangold mean?

Mangold is a historical German first name that was common in the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old High German words manag for "many" and waltan for "to rule, to govern" and means approximately "the one who rules over many." Today, Mangold is rarely used as a first name, while it is widely used as a surname in German-speaking areas. Additionally, Mangold is also the name of a vegetable plant.

Where does the name Mangold come from?

The first name Mangold comes from Old High German and means "the one who rules over many."

How do you pronounce Mangold?

Man-gold

Popularity

In Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, the name Mangold is distributed differently. In Germany, it is found almost exclusively in Brandenburg (100.0%). In Austria, it is also 100.0% prevalent in Vienna. In Switzerland, the distribution is as follows: 33.3% in Bern and 66.7% in Zurich. If you bear the name Mangold, it would be helpful if you could share your home region with us to expand our statistics.

Nicknames & pet names

Goldo / Goldy / Mango / Manno

Famous people

• Mangold von Brandis (died 1385) (Bishop of Constance (1384-1385), Abbot of Reichenau Monastery (1383-1385)
• Mark Mangold (pop singer in the USA)
• Mike Mangold (world-class aerobatic pilot)