Explore the Family Name Canda
The meaning of Canda
Galician: habitational name from any of the two places called Canda in Pontevedra province, Galicia (Spain).
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How common is the last name Canda in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Canda witnessed a slight decline from the year 2000 to 2010, according to data gathered from the Decennial U.S. Census. The surname was ranked 50,055th in 2000 and fell to 54,418th place by 2010, representing an 8.72% drop in ranking. In terms of count, the number of individuals with the surname Canda also decreased by 3.56% during this decade, from 393 to 379. Similarly, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 residents also decreased by 13.33%, going down from 0.15 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,055 | #54,418 | -8.72% |
| Count | 393 | 379 | -3.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Canda
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Canda, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were significant shifts and changes from 2000 to 2010. There was an increase of 28.99% in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, rising from 32.32% to 41.69%. A new category that appeared within this period was Two or More Races, which represented 4.49% by 2010. The White ethnicity saw a decrease of -25.65%, going down from 38.68% to 28.76%. Hispanic representation increased by 33.08%, moving up from 11.70% to 15.57%. Meanwhile, the Black category saw a decrease of -26.81%, declining from 12.98% to 9.50%. American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 32.32% | 41.69% | 28.99% |
| White | 38.68% | 28.76% | -25.65% |
| Hispanic | 11.7% | 15.57% | 33.08% |
| Black | 12.98% | 9.5% | -26.81% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.49% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |