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

Kada, 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 Kada surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kada in America

Kada is the 87663rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kada surname appeared 212 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 Kada.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kada 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 Kada

The surname KADA has its origins in the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, particularly in Croatia and parts of the former Yugoslavia. It is believed to have emerged sometime during the Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century.

The name KADA is thought to be derived from the Slavic word "kada," which referred to a large wooden tub or barrel used for various purposes, such as washing clothes or storing liquids. This connection suggests that the surname may have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or worked with these wooden vessels.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname KADA can be found in a Croatian census record from the year 1387, which lists a family by the name of Kada residing in the town of Dubrovnik. This document provides evidence of the name's existence and usage during the late medieval period.

During the Renaissance and Baroque periods, several notable individuals with the surname KADA emerged in various fields. One such figure was Ivan Kada, a Croatian painter who lived from 1525 to 1598 and is renowned for his religious works adorning churches throughout Dalmatia.

In the 18th century, a notable bearer of the KADA name was Marko Kada, a Serbian military leader and commander who fought alongside the Austrian Empire during the Austro-Turkish War of 1737-1739. His bravery and strategic skills earned him recognition and honors from the Habsburg rulers.

The 19th century saw the rise of Jovan Kada, a Serbian linguist and philologist who made significant contributions to the study and preservation of the Serbian language. Born in 1824, Kada's extensive research and publications helped shape the modern understanding of Serbian linguistic traditions.

Another prominent figure with the KADA surname was Mihajlo Kada, a Croatian architect and urban planner who lived from 1872 to 1936. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings and urban spaces in the city of Zagreb, leaving a lasting mark on the city's architectural landscape.

While the surname KADA is not among the most common surnames globally, it has a rich history rooted in the Slavic cultures of Eastern Europe, with bearers making notable contributions across various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kada

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Kada, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!