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

Danda, 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 Danda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Danda in America

Danda is the 89069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Danda surname appeared 208 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 Danda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Danda 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 Danda

The surname DANDA has its origins in India, where it first emerged in the 16th century. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "danda," which means "stick" or "staff." The name likely referred to an occupation or trade related to the use of a staff or stick, such as a walking stick maker or a person carrying a staff as a symbol of authority.

In ancient Indian texts and manuscripts, such as the Puranas and Upanishads, there are references to the word "danda" and its various meanings, including punishment, chastisement, and governance. It is possible that the surname DANDA was initially associated with individuals involved in law enforcement or administration.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname DANDA can be found in historical records from the Mughal Empire, which ruled over vast parts of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th century. Some notable individuals with the surname DANDA from this period include Danda Govind, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the 17th century, and Danda Keshav, a military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in the late 17th century.

During the British colonial rule in India, the surname DANDA was also documented in various administrative records and census reports. One prominent figure from this era was Danda Naoroji (1825-1917), an influential Indian political leader and the first Asian to be elected to the British Parliament.

In the 20th century, several individuals with the surname DANDA made significant contributions in various fields. Danda Dharmadhikari (1904-1984) was a renowned Marathi writer and playwright, while Danda Majumdar (1910-1992) was a celebrated Bengali novelist and short story writer. Danda Pant (1920-1996) was an eminent Indian classical dancer and choreographer who played a crucial role in the revival of the Kathak dance form.

Other notable individuals with the surname DANDA include Danda Satpathy, an Indian politician and former member of the Lok Sabha (the lower house of the Indian Parliament), and Danda Shivram, a contemporary Indian author and journalist who has written extensively on social and political issues.

The surname DANDA continues to be prevalent in various parts of India, particularly in the states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Karnataka, where it has a strong historical presence and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Danda

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

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

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