2010
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Kondra
A surname indicating Croatian, Serbian or Slovenian origin, possibly derived from a regional place name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Kondra. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kondra surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Kondra in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kondra, the largest self-reported group is White at 68.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (27.4%) and Black (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kondra
Among Census respondents with the surname Kondra, the largest self-reported group is White at 68.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (27.4%) and Black (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Kondra bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Kondra surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White68.4% · 80
- Asian and Pacific Islander27.4% · 32
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kondra
Kondra appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+11 bearers (+10.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 9,499 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+10.4%) | Up 9,499 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Kondra surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #153,769 | #144,270 | 6.2% |
| Count | 106 | 117 | 10.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kondra bearers went from 106 to 117 (+10.4% change). The surname moved up 9,499 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #144,270.
FAQ
Kondra surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kondra?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Kondra. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Kondra?
Kondra ranks #144,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 117 people with the surname Kondra. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Kondra.
Has Kondra become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kondra went from 106 recorded bearers to 117. That is an increase of 11 (+10.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Kondra?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kondra, the largest self-reported group is White at 68.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (27.4%) and Black (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Kondra in the 2020 Census, accounting for 68.4% (80 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kondra appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (68.4%), Asian/Pacific Islander (27.4%), Black (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Kondra (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Kondra mean?
A surname indicating Croatian, Serbian or Slovenian origin, possibly derived from a regional place name. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Kondra (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Kondra?
You can see how common the surname Kondra is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.