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

Kundu, 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 Kundu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kundu in America

Kundu is the 38103rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kundu surname appeared 582 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 Kundu.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kundu 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 Kundu

The surname Kundu originates from India, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the Bengal region of the Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from the Bengali word "kundu," which refers to a type of small hand drum traditionally used in folk music and dance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Kundu name can be found in historical records from the Mughal Empire, which ruled over much of the Indian subcontinent between the 16th and 19th centuries. During this period, the Kundu family was likely involved in the arts, particularly music and dance, as the name's connection to the traditional drum suggests.

In the 18th century, a notable figure named Hari Kundu emerged as a renowned musician and composer in the court of the Nawab of Bengal. His contributions to the development of classical Indian music have been celebrated by historians and music scholars alike.

Another notable bearer of the Kundu name was Shyama Kundu, a Bengali poet and writer who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in 1879, Shyama Kundu's works explored themes of love, nature, and the human experience, earning him a respected place in the literary canon of Bengal.

In the realm of Indian politics, Radha Mohan Kundu was a prominent figure during the Indian independence movement in the early 20th century. A staunch supporter of Mahatma Gandhi's non-violent resistance, Radha Mohan Kundu (1887-1964) dedicated his life to the cause of Indian freedom from British colonial rule.

Additionally, the Kundu name has been associated with various places and regions within India. For example, Kundu Bari is a historic village in West Bengal, while Kundu Pathar is a hill station located in the state of Jharkhand.

Throughout its history, the Kundu surname has maintained a strong connection to its roots in the arts, literature, and cultural traditions of the Indian subcontinent, reflecting the rich diversity and heritage of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kundu

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

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

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