Explore the Family Name Kandola
The meaning of Kandola
Indian (Punjab): Sikh name based on the name of a Jat clan.
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How common is the last name Kandola in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Kandola" increased significantly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, "Kandola" was ranked as the 84,631st most popular surname in the U.S., but by 2010 it had jumped to a rank of 63,524 - an increase of almost 25%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also grew during this period. There were 206 people named "Kandola" in 2000, but this number rose by just over 52% to reach 314 by 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 increased by 37.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,631 | #63,524 | 24.94% |
| Count | 206 | 314 | 52.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.11 | 37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kandola
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that a vast majority of the Kandolas identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group saw an increase of 3.85% between 2000 and 2010, growing from 84.95% to 88.22%. During the same period, the proportion of Kandolas identifying with two or more races decreased by about 51%, while those identifying as White saw a slight decrease. The percentages for Kandolas identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 84.95% | 88.22% | 3.85% |
| White | 6.8% | 6.69% | -1.62% |
| Two or More Races | 7.77% | 3.82% | -50.84% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |