Explore the Family Name Kana
The meaning of Kana
1. Czech (Káňa): nickname from the bird name kánĕ ‘buzzard’. 2. Indian (Gujarat, Punjab, Rajasthan): pastoral nomadic name of unexplained etymology, found in the Rabari community.
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How common is the last name Kana in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kana has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It dropped from rank 35,288 to 39,212, representing an 11.12% change. Similarly, the count of people with this surname also fell by 7.12%, from 604 individuals in 2000 to 561 in 2010. This led to a proportion per 100,000 people reduction from 0.22 to 0.19, indicating a decline in this surname's prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,288 | #39,212 | -11.12% |
| Count | 604 | 561 | -7.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.19 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kana
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that over a decade, the distribution of ethnic identities among those with the surname Kana changed. The percentage of Kana-bearing individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped slightly from 10.60% in 2000 to 10.52% in 2010. On the other hand, the count of those identifying as Black significantly increased from 1.99% to 5.35%. There was a notable decline in those reporting two or more races, decreasing from 2.65% to 1.25%. White individuals represented the majority, albeit with a slight decrease from 82.78% to 79.50%. Furthermore, the count for Hispanic representation went from non-existent in 2000 to 3.39% in 2010, while the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native stayed the same at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.78% | 79.5% | -3.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 10.6% | 10.52% | -0.75% |
| Black | 1.99% | 5.35% | 168.84% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.39% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.65% | 1.25% | -52.83% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |