Find out how popular the last name Bawi is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Bawi.

Bawi, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Bawi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bawi in America

Bawi is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bawi surname appeared 138 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Bawi.

The history of the last name Bawi

The surname BAWI has its origins in India, specifically in the region of Punjab. It is believed to have first emerged during the 16th century. The name BAWI is derived from the Sanskrit word "bawri," which means "well" or "water source."

In ancient times, the BAWI surname was likely associated with individuals who lived near or maintained wells or water sources. These wells were vital for sustaining life and communities in the arid regions of Punjab.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BAWI surname can be found in the Mughal Empire's administrative records from the 17th century. During this period, a notable figure named Jagat Singh BAWI served as a prominent landowner and community leader in the village of Bhatinda.

Another historical reference to the BAWI name can be traced back to the 18th century, when a scholar named Gurdas BAWI wrote extensively on Sikh philosophy and literature. His works are still studied and revered within the Sikh community.

In the 19th century, a famous poet and writer named Bhai Vir Singh BAWI (1872-1957) gained widespread recognition for his literary contributions, which included poetry, novels, and translations of sacred Sikh texts.

During the Indian independence movement of the early 20th century, a freedom fighter named SardarKharak Singh BAWI (1885-1967) played an active role in the struggle against British colonial rule.

Another notable figure with the BAWI surname was Joginder Singh BAWI (1920-2005), a decorated military officer who served in the Indian Army during World War II and the Indo-Pakistani Wars of 1965 and 1971.

While the BAWI surname has its roots in Punjab, it has since spread to other parts of India and the world through migration and diaspora communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bawi

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Bawi.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Bawi was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Bawi was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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