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

Koda, 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 Koda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Koda in America

Koda is the 49999th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Koda surname appeared 419 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 Koda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Koda 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 Koda

The surname Koda has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of West Bengal. It is believed to have emerged in the 16th or 17th century, derived from the Bengali word "koda," which means "hut" or "cottage."

In ancient times, the name was likely used to identify individuals or families who lived in simple dwellings, perhaps in rural or tribal communities. The earliest known records of the name can be traced back to handwritten manuscripts and land deeds from the region, where it was often spelled as "Kodha" or "Kodha."

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname Koda was Ramchandra Koda, a landlord and agriculturist who lived in the village of Burdwan in the late 17th century. His descendants continued to use the name, and it gradually spread across other parts of Bengal and neighboring regions.

In the 18th century, the name appeared in several official records and documents, including tax registers and legal proceedings. One notable individual from this period was Gopal Chandra Koda, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived in the city of Calcutta (now Kolkata) between 1740 and 1810.

During the 19th century, as British colonial rule expanded in India, the Koda surname became more widely recognized. Prominent figures included Khudiram Koda, a freedom fighter and revolutionary who was executed by the British in 1908 for his involvement in the independence movement.

Another notable individual was Keshab Chandra Koda, a social reformer and leader of the Brahmo Samaj movement, who lived from 1838 to 1884. He was known for his efforts to promote education, women's rights, and social reforms in Bengal.

In more recent times, the Koda surname has gained recognition through individuals such as Madhu Koda, an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand from 2006 to 2008, and Jitendra Koda, a professional cricketer who played for the Indian national team in the early 2000s.

While the Koda surname is primarily associated with India, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots can be traced back to the humble origins of those who lived in simple dwellings in the region of West Bengal.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Koda

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

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

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