Explore the Family Name Chanda
The meaning of Chanda
Indian (West Bengal) and Bangladeshi: Kayastha name, from Sanskrit čandra ‘pleasant, shining; moon’. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Sanjay, Amit, Anand, Ashok, Manju, Pranab, Rajat, Rupa, Seema, Shampa, Sipra, Sreedhar.
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How common is the last name Chanda in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Chanda has seen a significant rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Chanda was ranked as the 39,444th most popular surname, but by 2010 it climbed up to the 30,139th spot, a jump of 23.59 percent. Similarly, the count of people with the surname Chanda also increased from 525 in 2000 to 778 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 48.19 percent. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also saw an increase of 36.84 percent during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,444 | #30,139 | 23.59% |
| Count | 525 | 778 | 48.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.26 | 36.84% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chanda
As for the ethnicity distribution of the surname Chanda, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some noteworthy changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander with this last name rose from 42.10% to 61.18%, a significant increase of 45.32%. Those identifying as White dropped by 39.88%, from 48.95% to 29.43%, while the Black population with this surname went up from 3.24% to 5.14%, indicating a 58.64% increase. The percentage of people identifying as two or more races decreased by 47.47%, from 5.14% to 2.70%. The data for those identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 42.1% | 61.18% | 45.32% |
| White | 48.95% | 29.43% | -39.88% |
| Black | 3.24% | 5.14% | 58.64% |
| Two or More Races | 5.14% | 2.7% | -47.47% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |