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

Canda, 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 Canda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Canda in America

Canda is the 54418th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Canda surname appeared 379 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 Canda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Canda 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 Canda

The surname CANDA is believed to have originated in Portugal, likely in the 16th or 17th century. It is thought to be derived from the Portuguese word "cana," meaning "reed" or "cane," suggesting a possible connection to areas with abundant reeds or cane plants. However, the exact origin and meaning behind the name remain uncertain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname CANDA can be found in a 17th-century document from the Algarve region of southern Portugal. This document mentions a landowner named João da Silva CANDA, suggesting the name's presence in that area during that time period.

In the 18th century, the surname CANDA appears in various church records and official documents from various parts of Portugal, indicating its spread across the country. One notable example is the birth record of Mariana CANDA, born in 1742 in the village of Alvito, near Évora.

During the 19th century, the surname CANDA gained recognition with the birth of several notable individuals bearing the name. One such person was José CANDA, a renowned Portuguese sculptor born in 1828 in Lisbon, whose works can be found in various churches and public spaces across Portugal.

Another notable figure from this period was Maria Isabel CANDA (1845-1912), a prominent educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded one of the first schools for girls in Porto and played a significant role in promoting education and empowerment for women in Portugal.

In the 20th century, the surname CANDA continued to be represented by notable individuals, such as Luís CANDA (1901-1976), a celebrated Portuguese painter known for his vibrant landscapes and still-life works.

Additionally, António CANDA (1920-1998), a renowned architect, left a lasting legacy with his innovative and modernist designs that can be seen in various buildings across Portugal, particularly in the city of Lisbon.

While the surname CANDA may have originated in Portugal, it has since spread to other parts of the world through emigration and diaspora communities. However, its roots and earliest recorded examples trace back to the Iberian Peninsula, where it has been a part of Portuguese history and culture for several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Canda

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

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

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