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

Konda, 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 Konda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Konda in America

Konda is the 35447th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Konda surname appeared 635 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 Konda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Konda 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 Konda

The surname KONDA is of Indian origin, specifically from the southern regions of the subcontinent. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, possibly as early as the 8th or 9th century CE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "konda," which means "hill" or "mountain," suggesting that the ancestors of those bearing this surname may have resided in hilly or mountainous areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name KONDA can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, where it was used to refer to specific locations or places of significance. For example, the Konda Kalva, a famous temple located in the present-day state of Andhra Pradesh, dates back to the 7th century CE and is mentioned in several historical records.

During the reign of the Vijayanagara Empire, which ruled over large parts of southern India from the 14th to the 17th century, the name KONDA appeared in various administrative records and chronicles. One notable individual was Konda Reddy, a prominent military commander who served under the Vijayanagara rulers in the 15th century.

In the 16th century, the KONDA surname gained prominence among the Nayak rulers of Madurai, a powerful dynasty that governed the region around present-day Tamil Nadu. One of the most renowned figures from this period was Konda Naicker, a skilled warrior and administrator who played a crucial role in expanding the Nayak kingdom.

Moving forward to the 18th and 19th centuries, the KONDA surname can be found in various historical documents and records from the princely states of southern India. For instance, Konda Venkata Ranga Rao was a prominent scholar and poet who lived in the late 18th century and was associated with the court of the Nizam of Hyderabad.

Another notable individual was Konda Venkatappayya, a social reformer and educationist from the 19th century who hailed from the Konda Reddy community in Andhra Pradesh. He played a significant role in promoting education and advocating for the rights of marginalized communities.

It is important to note that while the KONDA surname has its roots in southern India, individuals bearing this name can now be found across the country and even in various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Konda

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

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

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