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

Anda, 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 Anda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Anda in America

Anda is the 33450th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Anda surname appeared 682 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 Anda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Anda to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Anda

The surname ANDA has its origins in India, tracing back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "ananda," which means "bliss" or "joy." The name was initially associated with Hindu families, particularly those residing in the northern and central regions of the subcontinent.

In the ancient Hindu scriptures, such as the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita, the concept of "ananda" holds significant spiritual and philosophical importance, often referring to the state of eternal bliss or the ultimate goal of human existence. This linguistic connection suggests that the surname ANDA may have initially been adopted by individuals or families who sought or embodied a life of spiritual fulfillment and inner peace.

The earliest known records of the surname ANDA can be found in historical documents and inscriptions from the medieval period in India. One notable mention is in the Prabandha literature, a genre of Sanskrit prose writings that documented the lives of notable individuals, including poets, saints, and scholars.

Among the earliest recorded individuals bearing the ANDA surname is Swami Anandananda Saraswati, a renowned Hindu spiritual leader and philosopher who lived in the 16th century. He was known for his teachings on the attainment of spiritual enlightenment and was revered for his wisdom and devotion.

Another prominent figure was Ananda Coomaraswamy, a renowned philosopher, metaphysician, and art historian who lived from 1877 to 1947. He was born in Sri Lanka to a Tamil family and made significant contributions to the study of Indian and Asian art, as well as the exploration of Eastern religious and philosophical traditions.

In the realm of literature, Ananda Devi is a notable Mauritian writer and teacher born in 1957. Her works, often written in French, explore themes of identity, gender, and the complexities of postcolonial society. She has received numerous literary awards and is widely acclaimed for her contributions to contemporary Francophone literature.

Ananda Kentish Coomaraswamy, born in 1886, was a distinguished art historian and philosopher who specialized in the study of Indian art and culture. He was instrumental in promoting the appreciation and understanding of Asian art in the Western world and played a pivotal role in establishing the field of Asian art history.

Lastly, Ananda Shankar Jayant, born in 1942, was an Indian musician and composer known for his innovative fusion of classical Indian music with Western rock and jazz. His unique style and pioneering work in the realm of world music have left a lasting impact on the global music scene.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Anda

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

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 Anda 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Anda has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Anda was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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