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

Gawaran, 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 Gawaran surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gawaran in America

Gawaran is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gawaran surname appeared 106 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 Gawaran.

The history of the last name Gawaran

The surname GAWARAN is of Indian origin, specifically from the Punjab region. It is believed to have first emerged around the 16th century during the reign of the Mughal Empire. The name is derived from the Persian word "gawaran," which means "prosperous" or "thriving."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name GAWARAN can be found in the royal court records of the Mughal Empire during the reign of Akbar the Great (1556-1605). These records mention a prominent courtier named Gawaran Singh, who served as a military commander and advisor to the emperor.

In the late 17th century, the GAWARAN name gained further prominence in the region when a wealthy landowner and merchant named Gawaran Das established a successful trading business. His descendants continued to use the surname and played influential roles in the economic and social fabric of the region.

During the 18th century, the GAWARAN name appeared in several historical manuscripts and chronicles, particularly those documenting the exploits of Sikh warriors and leaders. One notable figure was Jassa Singh Gawaran (1718-1803), a revered Sikh military commander who played a crucial role in the struggle against the Afghan Durrani Empire.

In the 19th century, the GAWARAN surname was associated with several prominent scholars and intellectuals. One such individual was Gawaran Lal (1832-1895), a renowned linguist and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of Sanskrit and Persian literature.

Another notable figure from this period was Gawaran Kaur (1856-1920), a pioneering female educator who established one of the first schools for girls in the Punjab region, breaking down traditional barriers and promoting women's education.

Throughout the 20th century, the GAWARAN name continued to be prominent in various fields, including politics, business, and the arts. One notable individual was Gawaran Singh Malhotra (1913-1988), a successful businessman and philanthropist who established several educational institutions and charitable foundations in the region.

In more recent times, the GAWARAN name has been carried on by individuals such as Gawaran Preet Singh, a celebrated Punjabi folk singer and musician, and Gawaran Kaur Badal, a prominent political figure and former minister in the government of Punjab.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gawaran

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

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

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