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

Tjandra, 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 Tjandra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tjandra in America

Tjandra is the 87663rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tjandra surname appeared 212 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 Tjandra.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tjandra 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 Tjandra

The surname Tjandra has its origins in Indonesia, where it emerged in the late 19th century. It is believed to be derived from the Javanese word "tjandra," which means "moon" or "crescent moon." This connection suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who worked as astrologers or lunar observers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Tjandra surname can be found in the archives of the Dutch East Indies Company, where a merchant named Raden Tjandra Kusuma is mentioned in a trade document dated 1892. This suggests that the name had already gained some prominence among the local elite by the late 19th century.

In the early 20th century, the Tjandra name appeared in several historical records, including the registers of the Semarang Medical School, where a student named Tjandra Soebrata was enrolled in 1912. This indicates that the name had spread beyond its initial geographic origins and was becoming more widely adopted across the Indonesian archipelago.

Notable individuals with the Tjandra surname include Tjandra Kirana (1920-1998), a revered Indonesian painter and sculptor whose works captured the essence of traditional Javanese culture. Another prominent figure was Tjandra Sridjaja (1932-2011), a respected academic and author who made significant contributions to the study of Indonesian history and literature.

In the realm of politics, Tjandra Gunawan (1945-2021) was a prominent figure, serving as a member of the People's Representative Council (DPR) and playing an active role in shaping Indonesia's political landscape during the late 20th century.

The Tjandra name has also been associated with several notable figures in the world of business. One such individual was Tjandra Widjaja (1928-2009), a successful entrepreneur who founded the Sinar Mas Group, one of Indonesia's largest conglomerates. His son, Tjandra Alam (1960-present), has continued his father's legacy as the current head of the multinational corporation.

While the Tjandra surname may have originated from humble beginnings, its historical significance and the achievements of those who bear it have solidified its place as a respected and influential name within Indonesian society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tjandra

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

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

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