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

Kanda, 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 Kanda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kanda in America

Kanda is the 29986th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kanda surname appeared 783 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 Kanda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kanda 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 Kanda

The surname KANDA is believed to have originated in India. It is a Hindu name derived from the Sanskrit word "Kanda" which means "root" or "bulb". This suggests that the name may have initially referred to people who cultivated or traded in root vegetables or bulbs.

The earliest known records of the KANDA surname can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and manuscripts from around the 5th century CE. These early mentions often referred to individuals or families involved in agricultural pursuits or related professions.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the KANDA surname was a renowned scholar and philosopher named Vidyakanda, who lived in the 7th century CE. He is known for his contributions to the field of logic and epistemology.

In the 12th century, the KANDA surname is found in inscriptions and records from the Chola Empire, which ruled parts of southern India. These references often mention individuals involved in administrative roles or as landowners.

During the Mughal period in the 16th and 17th centuries, several notable individuals with the KANDA surname held positions of importance. One such person was Raja Kanda, a military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar.

Another prominent figure was Kanda Rao, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in the 17th century. He authored several works in Telugu and Sanskrit literature.

In the 18th century, the KANDA surname gained prominence in the state of Maharashtra, particularly in the regions around Pune and Nashik. Several KANDA families were involved in agricultural activities and land ownership during this time.

One notable individual from this period was Bhikaji Kanda, a military leader who played a significant role in the Maratha Empire under the Peshwa rulers in the late 18th century.

As the KANDA surname spread across different regions of India, it also underwent various spelling variations, such as Kandah, Kandappa, and Kandaiah, reflecting local linguistic influences and dialects.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kanda

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

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

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