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

Kondra, 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 Kondra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kondra in America

Kondra is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kondra surname appeared 106 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 Kondra.

The history of the last name Kondra

The surname Kondra is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, likely in the regions of present-day India and Pakistan. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Kundra," which means "dweller by the water" or "one who lives near a pond or lake."

The earliest recorded instances of the name Kondra can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, where it was often used to refer to individuals or families living near water bodies. Some scholars also suggest that the name may have been associated with certain occupations related to water, such as fishing or boating.

While the name Kondra does not appear in major historical records like the Domesday Book, there are references to individuals bearing this surname in various regional manuscripts and chronicles from the subcontinent. One notable example is the 16th-century Indian poet and scholar, Kondra Anantarama, who wrote extensively on Hindu philosophy and literature.

In the 18th century, the Kondra family was known to have settled in the city of Hyderabad, where they played a significant role in the local administration and cultural life. During this period, several members of the family held important positions in the court of the Nizam of Hyderabad.

Another prominent figure with the surname Kondra was Kondra Venkata Ranga Rao, a 19th-century Indian statesman and social reformer. He was born in 1838 and played a pivotal role in the development of education and social welfare initiatives in the Madras Presidency.

In more recent times, the name Kondra has been associated with individuals from various fields, including politics, academia, and the arts. One noteworthy individual is Kondra Murali Mohan, an Indian politician and member of the Telangana Rashtra Samithi party, who served as a member of the Telangana Legislative Assembly.

While the surname Kondra is relatively uncommon globally, it continues to hold significance in parts of South Asia, especially in regions with historical ties to Hindu culture and traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kondra

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

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

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