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

Kande, 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 Kande surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kande in America

Kande is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kande surname appeared 139 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 Kande.

The history of the last name Kande

The surname KANDE is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the region of present-day Maharashtra, India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "kanda," which means "root" or "bulb." It is believed that the surname was initially adopted by individuals who cultivated or traded in root vegetables or tubers.

The earliest known references to the KANDE surname can be traced back to the 12th century, when it appeared in several local records and manuscripts from the Deccan Plateau region of India. Some of these early records mention individuals with the name KANDE engaged in agricultural activities or trading root crops.

In the 16th century, during the reign of the Maratha Empire, the KANDE surname gained prominence as some members of the family held influential positions within the Maratha administration. One notable figure was Malhar Rao KANDE (1627-1689), a renowned military commander who served under the Maratha ruler Shivaji Bhonsle.

As the Maratha Empire expanded its influence across the Indian subcontinent, the KANDE surname spread to other regions, including present-day Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. Over time, various spelling variations emerged, such as KANDU, KANDE, and KANDI.

In the 18th century, a prominent scholar and poet named Moropant KANDE (1720-1789) gained recognition for his literary works in the Marathi language. His compositions, which often celebrated the valor of Maratha warriors, contributed to the cultural heritage of the region.

Another notable figure with the KANDE surname was Gopalrao KANDE (1832-1901), a social reformer and educationist who advocated for the empowerment of women and the eradication of social evils like child marriage and the stigma associated with widowhood.

As migration patterns evolved, the KANDE surname also spread to other parts of the world, including countries like the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, where individuals with this surname can be found today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kande

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

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 Kande 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.

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

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