Explore the Family Name Kandil
The meaning of Kandil
Arabic (mainly Egypt): from Arabic qindīl ‘lamp’. Compare Kandel 3.
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How common is the last name Kandil in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kandil has seen a significant rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kandil was ranked 84,631st in popularity among all surnames in the U.S., but by 2010 it had risen to 61,899th - an increase of 26.86 percent. This upswing is further reflected in the count of individuals bearing the Kandil surname, which increased from 206 in 2000 to 324 in 2010, representing a growth rate of 57.28 percent. As a result, the proportion of Kandils per 100k people also grew by 37.5 percent during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,631 | #61,899 | 26.86% |
| Count | 206 | 324 | 57.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.11 | 37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kandil
Analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kandil, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of Kandils were identified as White in both years; however, the proportion increased from 79.61 percent in 2000 to 87.65 percent in 2010. Similarly, the percentage of Hispanic Kandils rose by 52.26 percent over this decade. Interestingly, there were no Black or Asian/Pacific Islander Kandils reported in 2000, but by 2010, Black individuals accounted for 6.79 percent of people with this surname. There were no changes observed in the number of Kandils identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.61% | 87.65% | 10.1% |
| Black | 0% | 6.79% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.43% | 3.7% | 52.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 17.48% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |