Explore the Family Name Kunda
The meaning of Kunda
1. Polish: nickname from a derivative of kunda ‘marten’. 2. Polish: from a pet form of the personal name Konrad. 3. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Kunde. 4. Indian (Gujarat): Lohana name of unexplained etymology. Compare Kanda. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Anand, Asim, Manoj, Prabha, Purna, Ramachandra, Sastry, Usha. Polish Kazimir, Stanislaw.
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How common is the last name Kunda in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kunda's popularity increased in 2010 from its position in 2000. The surname was ranked 42,604th in 2000 and moved up to 40,610th by 2010, a change of 4.68%. Similarly, the number of individuals carrying the Kunda surname also rose during this decade from 479 to 538, marking a 12.32% increase. The proportion of the Kunda surname per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,604 | #40,610 | 4.68% |
| Count | 479 | 538 | 12.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kunda
The ethnic identity associated with the Kunda surname underwent noteworthy changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. There was a substantial rise in the Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity, going from 9.39% to 11.90%, an increase of 26.73%. Similarly, the Black ethnicity saw a notable surge of 98.87%, moving from 3.55% to 7.06%. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by 6.97%, from 83.92% to 78.07%. The Hispanic segment introduced a new representation at 1.67% in 2010, while those identifying with two or more races declined by 43.48%, from 2.30% to 1.30%. No changes were observed for the American Indian and Alaskan Native category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.92% | 78.07% | -6.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 9.39% | 11.9% | 26.73% |
| Black | 3.55% | 7.06% | 98.87% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.3% | 1.3% | -43.48% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |