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

Dhawan, 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 Dhawan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dhawan in America

Dhawan is the 27707th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dhawan surname appeared 868 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 Dhawan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dhawan to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Dhawan

The surname "DHAWAN" originates from India and is believed to have its roots in the Sanskrit language. It is thought to have derived from the word "dhavana," which means "to flow" or "to move." This name was likely given to individuals or families who lived near a river or a stream, indicating their proximity to flowing water.

The earliest recorded instances of the name "DHAWAN" can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts. It is mentioned in the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, which dates back to around 400 BCE. The name also appears in various medieval Indian manuscripts and records from the 8th to 12th centuries CE.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname "DHAWAN" was Dhawan Rishi, a renowned Hindu sage and scholar who is believed to have lived during the Vedic period, around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. He is credited with authoring several hymns in the Rigveda, one of the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism.

In the 16th century, there was a prominent figure named Dhawan Singh, who was a military commander and chieftain in the Rajput kingdom of Mewar, located in present-day Rajasthan. He played a significant role in defending the kingdom against Mughal invaders during that time.

Another notable individual with the surname "DHAWAN" was Dhawan Chand, a celebrated Indian poet and writer who lived in the 17th century. He was known for his contribution to the Braj Bhasha literature and his works on the Hindu deity Krishna.

In more recent history, Dhawan Nath Batra (1876-1949) was a prominent Indian lawyer, politician, and social reformer. He served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India and played a crucial role in drafting the Constitution of India.

Anil Dhawan (born 1971) is a renowned Indian film actor and producer who has appeared in numerous Bollywood movies. He is the recipient of several prestigious awards, including the National Film Award and the Filmfare Award.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the surname "DHAWAN" who have made significant contributions in various fields throughout history. The name has a rich cultural heritage and continues to be widely used in India and among the Indian diaspora worldwide.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dhawan

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

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 Dhawan 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Dhawan has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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

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