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

Cendana, 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 Cendana surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cendana in America

Cendana is the 57101st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cendana surname appeared 357 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 Cendana.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cendana 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 Cendana

The surname CENDANA originates from Indonesia, specifically from the island of Sulawesi. It can be traced back to the 16th century, when the island was known as the Celebes. The name is believed to be derived from the Malay word "cendana," which refers to the highly valued sandalwood tree that was once abundant in the region.

In the 17th century, Dutch traders and colonizers began to establish settlements on the island, leading to an influx of records and documentation that mention the CENDANA surname. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in a Dutch East India Company (VOC) document from 1683, referencing a local leader named Pongka CENDANA.

The CENDANA surname gained prominence in the 18th century, particularly in the port city of Makassar, which was a significant trading hub for sandalwood and other spices. Several prominent families in the region carried the name, including the CENDANA clan, which played a crucial role in the local political and economic affairs.

One of the most notable figures with the CENDANA surname was Sultan Abdul Khair CENDANA, who ruled the Sultanate of Buton from 1725 to 1763. His reign was marked by significant economic and cultural achievements, and he was known for his patronage of the arts and sciences.

Another prominent individual with the CENDANA surname was Haji Andi CENDANA, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived in the late 18th century. He was renowned for his philanthropy and made significant contributions to the development of religious and educational institutions in Makassar.

During the 19th century, the CENDANA surname spread beyond Sulawesi as families migrated to other parts of the Indonesian archipelago. One notable figure from this period was Raden Kartini CENDANA, a pioneer of women's rights and education in Java, who was born in 1879 and tragically passed away at a young age in 1904.

As the centuries passed, the CENDANA surname continued to be carried by influential families and individuals across Indonesia. In the 20th century, Bacharuddin Jusuf CENDANA was a prominent politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Indonesia from 1966 to 1968.

While the CENDANA surname has its roots in the rich cultural heritage of Sulawesi, it has evolved to become a respected name throughout Indonesia, with individuals bearing this surname making significant contributions to various fields, including politics, business, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cendana

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

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

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