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

Biswa, 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 Biswa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Biswa in America

Biswa is the 38389th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Biswa surname appeared 577 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 Biswa.

The history of the last name Biswa

The surname "BISWA" is believed to have originated in India, specifically in the eastern region of Bengal. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Visva," which means "universe" or "cosmic." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who had a deep understanding or connection with the cosmos or the natural world.

The earliest recorded instances of the name "BISWA" can be traced back to the 12th century, where it appeared in ancient Bengali manuscripts and inscriptions. Some of these inscriptions were found in temples and religious sites, indicating that individuals with this surname may have held important roles in spiritual or philosophical spheres during that era.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname "BISWA" was Biswa Singha, a renowned Bengali poet and scholar who lived in the 16th century. His literary works, which often explored themes of spirituality and nature, are considered important contributions to Bengali literature.

In the 17th century, the name "BISWA" was associated with the village of Biswanath, located in the present-day state of Assam. This village was named after a local ruler named Biswanath Singha, who was believed to have played a significant role in the region's history and cultural development.

Another notable figure with the surname "BISWA" was Biswa Kalyan Parishad (1874-1942), a prominent social reformer and educator from Bengal. Parishad dedicated his life to promoting education and social welfare, particularly among underprivileged communities in rural areas.

During the 19th century, the name "BISWA" was also found in records from the state of Odisha, where it was sometimes spelled as "Biswas." One prominent individual with this spelling was Radhanath Biswas (1813-1888), a renowned Sanskrit scholar and writer who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Indian literature and philosophy.

The name "BISWA" has also been associated with various place names and locations across India, such as Biswanath Chariali in Assam, Biswanath Ghat in Uttar Pradesh, and Biswanath Puri in Odisha. These place names further reinforce the connection between the surname and its Sanskrit origins, reflecting the widespread influence and significance of the name in different regions of the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Biswa

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

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 Biswa 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 Biswa was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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