Explore the Family Name Cendana

The meaning of Cendana

Filipino (Cendaña): unexplained.

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How common is the last name Cendana in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cendana has seen a significant increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 77,472 in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had risen to a rank of 57,101. This represents a change of approximately 26.29%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also saw growth over the decade, increasing from 230 in 2000 to 357 in 2010, which equates to a rise of 55.22%. The proportion per 100,000 people for this surname similarly increased from 0.09 to 0.12, marking a 33.33% change.

20002010Change
Rank#77,472#57,10126.29%
Count23035755.22%
Proportion per 100k0.090.1233.33%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cendana

In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the surname Cendana identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a decrease of 7.12% in this category over the decade, falling from 89.57% to 83.19%. During the same period, those identifying with two or more races increased by 52.30%, moving from 4.78% to 7.28%. White individuals with the surname Cendana also rose slightly from 4.78% to 5.88%, a change of 23.01%. Notably, Hispanic representation appeared for the first time in 2010 at 3.64%, whereas Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations were not recorded in either year.

20002010Change
Asian/Pacific Islander89.57%83.19%-7.12%
Two or More Races4.78%7.28%52.3%
White4.78%5.88%23.01%
Hispanic0%3.64%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%