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

Darmawan, 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 Darmawan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Darmawan in America

Darmawan is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Darmawan surname appeared 134 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 Darmawan.

The history of the last name Darmawan

The surname Darmawan originates from Indonesia, with its roots dating back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Javanese words "dharma" meaning virtue or righteousness, and "wan" meaning possessing or having. The name Darmawan is believed to have originated in Central Java, particularly in the regions of Yogyakarta and Surakarta.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Babad Tanah Jawi, a historical chronicle of Java written in the 16th century. The text mentions a figure named Ki Darmawan, who was a prominent religious scholar and advisor to the Sultan of Mataram.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name Darmawan appeared in various Javanese manuscripts and court records, indicating that it was a common name among the Javanese nobility and scholar class. Some notable individuals bearing this surname include Raden Darmawan, a Javanese prince who lived in the 17th century, and Kyai Darmawan, a renowned Islamic scholar from the 18th century.

In the 19th century, the name Darmawan gained recognition with the birth of Raden Mas Darmawan Mangunkusumo (1835-1896), a Javanese nobleman and politician who served as the regent of Surakarta. He played a crucial role in the modernization and development of the region during his tenure.

Another prominent figure with the surname Darmawan was Pangeran Darmawan (1872-1947), a Javanese prince and journalist who founded the newspaper Sedya Tama. He was a vocal advocate for Javanese cultural preservation and played a significant role in the Indonesian nationalist movement.

In the 20th century, the name Darmawan continued to be influential, with individuals like Darmawan Triwibowo (1918-2001), a renowned Indonesian writer and poet, and Darmawan Prasodjo (1928-2010), a prominent Indonesian diplomat and politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1988 to 1992.

While the surname Darmawan has its roots in Central Java, it has since spread throughout Indonesia and is now found in various regions of the country. The name carries a strong cultural and historical significance, reflecting the virtuous and righteous values associated with its original meaning.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Darmawan

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

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

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