Explore the Family Name Kanode
The meaning of Kanode
Possibly an Americanized form of German Knoth or of Kanold, from an ancient Germanic personal name, probably based on gan ‘magic’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kanode in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kanode slightly decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 33653, while in 2010, it fell to 35096, which is a decrease of about 4.29%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the surname Kanode increased marginally during this period, rising from 639 to 642 individuals, marking a growth rate of approximately 0.47%. The proportion of people named Kanode per 100,000 people also decreased by 8.33%, from 0.24 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,653 | #35,096 | -4.29% |
| Count | 639 | 642 | 0.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kanode
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kanode, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some significant changes from 2000 to 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, though the percentage dropped slightly from 94.05% to 93.77%. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races both saw an increase, from 1.25% to 1.87% and from 1.10% to 1.71% respectively. The Hispanic population also increased from 0.78% to 0.93%. However, there was a notable decrease in those identifying as Black, falling from 2.82% to 1.71%. The data for American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.05% | 93.77% | -0.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.25% | 1.87% | 49.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 1.71% | 55.45% |
| Black | 2.82% | 1.71% | -39.36% |
| Hispanic | 0.78% | 0.93% | 19.23% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |