Explore the Family Name Kandt
The meaning of Kandt
German: 1. probably from Middle High German kant ‘jug’ (from Latin olla cannata ‘pot with one spout’) and hence an occupational name for a maker or seller of jugs, a variant of Kanne. 2. topographic name from Middle Low German kant ‘corner, rim, edge’.
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How common is the last name Kandt in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kandt has experienced a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Kandt was ranked as the 55,732nd most popular surname, with about 344 people bearing this name. By 2010, it moved up to be the 54,637th most popular surname, with the count of people named Kandt increasing by approximately 9.59 percent to 377 individuals. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 remained the same at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,732 | #54,637 | 1.96% |
| Count | 344 | 377 | 9.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kandt
The ethnicity associated with the surname Kandt also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest group of individuals with this surname identified as White, though its percentage dropped slightly from 95.93% in 2000 to 93.37% in 2010. People identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races saw an increase in their percentages, with the former rising by 64.83% and the latter by 52.3%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, there was a new appearance of individuals who identified as Hispanic, accounting for 1.59% of Kandts in 2010, whereas there were none in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.93% | 93.37% | -2.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.74% | 2.65% | 52.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.45% | 2.39% | 64.83% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.59% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |