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

Jindra, 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 Jindra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jindra in America

Jindra is the 26795th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jindra surname appeared 908 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 Jindra.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jindra 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 Jindra

The surname Jindra is of Czech origin, traced back to the early 15th century in the region of Bohemia, which is now part of the modern-day Czech Republic. It is believed to be derived from the Old Czech word "jindrych," which itself stems from the Germanic name "Hendric" or "Heinrich." The name is thought to have initially referred to someone from a place called Jindrichov or Jindrichuv, meaning "Henry's village."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Jindra can be found in a document from 1412, which mentions a man named Jan Jindra from the town of Chrudim in eastern Bohemia. Another early reference is a court record from 1437 that cites a certain Vaclav Jindra as a witness in a legal dispute.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various church registers and tax records from various parts of Bohemia, indicating its spread across the region. One notable example is a baptismal record from 1572 in the town of Kutná Hora, which lists the birth of a child named Katerina Jindrova, daughter of Matej Jindra.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the surname Jindra became more widespread in Bohemia and Moravia, with several individuals bearing the name achieving recognition in various fields. For instance, Jan Jindra (1630-1692) was a renowned architect who designed several churches and other buildings in Prague and its surrounding areas.

Another notable figure was Vaclav Jindra (1745-1811), a respected physician and botanist who made significant contributions to the study of medicinal plants in the Czech lands. In the 19th century, Josef Jindra (1819-1877) was a prominent educator and author who wrote several textbooks and works on Czech grammar and language.

Other historical figures with the surname Jindra include the artist and illustrator Jindrich Jindra (1876-1962), known for his intricate woodcut prints depicting scenes from Czech folklore and rural life. Additionally, Jaroslav Jindra (1892-1964) was a celebrated composer and conductor who helped promote the works of Czech composers both at home and abroad.

While the surname Jindra has its origins in the Czech lands, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots and historical significance remain firmly rooted in the rich cultural heritage of the Czech people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jindra

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

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

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