Find out how popular the last name Acanda is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Acanda.

Acanda, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Acanda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Acanda in America

Acanda is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Acanda surname appeared 147 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Acanda.

The history of the last name Acanda

The surname Acanda has its origins in Spain, specifically in the region of Andalusia during the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "al-qandi," which means "the sugar merchant" or "the one who deals with sugar." This suggests that the surname may have originated from an occupation or trade related to the sugar industry, which was prominent in Andalusia during the time of Moorish rule.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Acanda can be found in the archives of the city of Seville, where a certain Juan Acanda was mentioned as a prominent sugar trader in the year 1492. This coincides with the end of the Reconquista, when Spain was reconquered from the Moors and many Arab-influenced names and words became integrated into Spanish culture and language.

In the 16th century, the surname Acanda appears in various municipal records and historical documents across Andalusia, indicating its spread and establishment as a family name. One notable individual bearing this surname was Pedro Acanda, a renowned architect from Cordoba who was responsible for the design and construction of several churches and monasteries in the region during the late 16th century.

As the centuries progressed, the surname Acanda began to disperse beyond Andalusia, with families carrying this name migrating to other parts of Spain and even to Spanish colonies in the Americas. In the 18th century, a prominent figure named Manuel Acanda y Castillo (1725-1801) gained recognition as a military leader and governor of the Spanish colony of Santo Domingo (now the Dominican Republic).

Another individual of historical significance was Juana Acanda (1780-1852), a philanthropist and landowner from Seville, who was known for her charitable works and contributions to the local community. Her family's wealth and influence in the region can be traced back to their involvement in the sugar trade during the time of the Moorish rule.

In the 19th century, the surname Acanda continued to appear in various records and documents, with individuals such as Miguel Acanda (1822-1897), a renowned poet and writer from Madrid, and Emilia Acanda (1854-1923), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in Barcelona, leaving their mark on Spanish history and culture.

While the surname Acanda may have originated from a specific occupation or trade, its enduring presence throughout the centuries and its spread across Spain and beyond reflect the rich cultural heritage and diverse influences that have shaped the Spanish language and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Acanda

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Acanda.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Acanda was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Acanda was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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