Explore the Family Name Kandell
The meaning of Kandell
Americanized form of German Kandel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kandell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the Kandell surname has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped by 2.28% from 72,022 in 2000 to 73,666 in 2010. In terms of count, however, there was a marginal increase of 4.37% from 252 individuals bearing the Kandell surname in 2000 to 263 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with this name per 100,000 population remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,022 | #73,666 | -2.28% |
| Count | 252 | 263 | 4.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kandell
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that most Kandells identify as White, although the proportion decreased by 1.73% from 92.86% in 2000 to 91.25% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also saw a decline of 16.97%, dropping from 5.95% in 2000 to 4.94% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of Kandells identifying as Black rose from 0.00% in 2000 to 2.28% in 2010. The data for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.86% | 91.25% | -1.73% |
| Hispanic | 5.95% | 4.94% | -16.97% |
| Black | 0% | 2.28% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |