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

Kenda, 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 Kenda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kenda in America

Kenda is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kenda surname appeared 122 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 Kenda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kenda 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 Kenda

The surname Kenda is believed to have originated in the Czech Republic, with roots tracing back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Old Czech word "kenda," which referred to a type of peasant's cloak or overcoat. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who made or wore such garments.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Kenda can be found in the Bohemian town of Olomouc, where a certain Jakub Kenda was listed as a resident in 1387. Additionally, a document from 1438 mentions a Mikuláš Kenda residing in the village of Velká Bystřice, located in the Olomouc region.

In the 16th century, the name appears to have spread beyond the boundaries of the Czech lands. Records from 1568 indicate the presence of a Johann Kenda in the city of Nuremberg, located in present-day Germany. This suggests that individuals bearing the Kenda surname may have migrated or established themselves in other parts of Central Europe during this period.

Notably, the Kenda name has been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One such individual was Jakub Kenda (1547-1625), a Czech writer and educator who authored several religious and educational works, including a Latin-Czech dictionary. Another prominent bearer of the name was Jan Kenda (1589-1675), a Bohemian Protestant minister and author who was active during the turbulent times of the Thirty Years' War.

In the 18th century, the Kenda surname can be found in various regions of the Habsburg Monarchy, which encompassed much of Central and Eastern Europe. For example, records from 1721 mention a Matěj Kenda residing in the town of Žamberk, located in the present-day Czech Republic. Additionally, a certain František Kenda (1770-1842) was a notable Czech painter and engraver active in the early 19th century.

Another notable bearer of the Kenda name was Josef Kenda (1836-1915), a Czech writer and journalist who played a significant role in the Czech National Revival movement. He was known for his advocacy of Czech language and culture, as well as his contributions to various literary and cultural publications.

Throughout its history, the Kenda surname has undergone various spelling variations, such as Kinda, Kynda, and Kynta, reflecting the linguistic and regional differences within the Czech lands and surrounding areas. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained closely tied to its Old Czech roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kenda

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

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

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