Explore the Family Name Kander
The meaning of Kander
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): perhaps a variant of Kanter. 2. German: habitational name from Kandern near Lörrach. 3. Polish: perhaps a variant of the personal name of German origin Konder (see Gunter). Both surnames are mainly found in Masovian Voivodeship.
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How common is the last name Kander in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kander experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 74,957 in popularity and descended to a rank of 93,513 by 2010, marking a change of -24.76%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname also fell from 240 in 2000 to 196 in 2010, a decline of -18.33%. The proportion per 100k people also dropped from 0.09 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #93,513 | -24.76% |
| Count | 240 | 196 | -18.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kander
In terms of ethnic identity, again referring to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the vast majority of individuals with the surname Kander identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 96.67% identified as White, and this percentage slightly increased to 96.94% by 2010. In 2000, 2.92% of Kanders reported being of two or more races; however, this percentage fell to zero by 2010. No individuals bearing the surname Kander identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.67% | 96.94% | 0.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.92% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |