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

Kunde, 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 Kunde surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kunde in America

Kunde is the 21092nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kunde surname appeared 1,245 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 Kunde.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kunde 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 Kunde

The surname Kunde is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the German word "kunde," which means "acquaintance" or "customer." The name may have initially been used to describe someone who was a frequent customer or acquaintance of a particular establishment or trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kunde can be found in the chronicles of the town of Lübeck, a prominent Hanseatic city in northern Germany, dating back to the 14th century. The name appears in various spellings, such as Kunde, Kund, and Kunden, suggesting its widespread use throughout the region.

In the 16th century, the Kunde surname gained prominence in the city of Hamburg, where several members of the family were active in the thriving maritime trade. Johann Kunde (1535-1610), a wealthy merchant and ship owner, was a notable figure in the city's commercial life during this period.

The Kunde family also had a presence in the nearby regions of Schleswig-Holstein and Mecklenburg, where they were involved in agriculture and landholding. Historical records from the 17th century mention Hans Kunde (1612-1678), a prosperous farmer and landowner in the town of Lübeck.

As the name spread across Germany, it also found its way into other German-speaking regions, such as Austria and Switzerland. One notable bearer of the name was the Austrian composer and music theorist Michael Kunde (1714-1786), who was active in the court of Prince Esterházy and is credited with several compositions and treatises on music theory.

In the 19th century, the Kunde surname gained further recognition with the birth of the German painter and illustrator Robert Kunde (1828-1890), whose works captured scenes of daily life and landscapes in his native Prussia.

Throughout its history, the Kunde surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of its bearers. While the name may have originated from a specific context, it has since become a distinctive part of the German cultural heritage, with its roots firmly planted in the rich tapestry of the country's past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kunde

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

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

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