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

Inda, 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 Inda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Inda in America

Inda is the 23019th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Inda surname appeared 1,110 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 Inda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Inda 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 Inda

The surname INDA is believed to have originated in India, with its roots tracing back to various regional languages spoken across the subcontinent. The name is likely derived from the Sanskrit word "indu," which means "moon" or "drop of water," suggesting possible connections to celestial or natural elements.

One of the earliest known references to the surname INDA can be found in ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, where it was occasionally used to identify individuals or families. However, more concrete historical records involving this surname are scarce before the medieval era.

During the 12th century, there are mentions of individuals bearing the name INDA in various administrative documents and chronicles from the Chola Empire, which ruled over large parts of southern India at the time. One notable figure was Inda Vikrama, a military commander who served under the Chola king Kulothunga Chola III (reign: 1178-1218 CE).

As trade and cultural exchanges increased between India and other regions, the surname INDA began to spread beyond its place of origin. In the 16th century, there are records of an Italian merchant named Antonio Inda, who established a successful trading business in Goa, which was then under Portuguese rule.

During the British colonial era in India, the surname INDA was documented among various communities across the subcontinent. One prominent individual was Sir Jadunath Inda (1861-1942), a prominent lawyer and politician from Bengal, who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.

Another notable figure was Inda Nandan Chaudhuri (1899-1976), a pioneering Indian anthropologist and social scientist, whose research focused on the cultural traditions and social structures of various ethnic groups in India.

In more recent times, the surname INDA has been carried by several individuals across various fields, including literature, sports, and business. For example, Inda Amin is a contemporary British author and journalist of Indian descent, known for her works exploring themes of identity and cross-cultural experiences.

It's important to note that while this surname originated in India, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange, and its spelling and pronunciation may have evolved over time in different regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Inda

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

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

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