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

Htwe, 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 Htwe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Htwe in America

Htwe is the 64200th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Htwe surname appeared 310 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 Htwe.

The history of the last name Htwe

The surname HTWE is believed to have originated in Myanmar (formerly Burma) during the 15th century. It is derived from the Burmese word "htwe," which means "star" or "celestial body." This name likely originated as a descriptive term or nickname for someone who possessed exceptional qualities or talents, akin to the brightness and radiance of a star.

The earliest known references to the surname HTWE can be found in ancient Burmese manuscripts and records from the Bagan Kingdom, which ruled over parts of present-day Myanmar from the 9th to the 13th centuries. These records often mentioned individuals with the HTWE surname serving as advisors, scholars, and leaders within the royal court.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the HTWE surname was U Htwe, a renowned astrologer and advisor to King Anawrahta, who ruled the Bagan Kingdom from 1044 to 1077 CE. U Htwe was known for his exceptional knowledge of astronomy and his ability to interpret celestial events, earning him great respect and influence within the royal court.

In the 16th century, the HTWE surname gained further prominence with the rise of the Toungoo Dynasty, which ruled over a significant portion of present-day Myanmar and parts of neighboring regions. During this period, several members of the HTWE family held prominent positions in the royal administration and military.

Noteworthy individuals with the HTWE surname include:

1. Maha Htwe (1475-1545), a celebrated military general and strategist who played a crucial role in the expansion of the Toungoo Dynasty under King Bayinnaung.

2. Nanda Htwe (1525-1589), a renowned scholar and poet who served as a royal advisor and composed numerous literary works that are still studied and revered in Myanmar today.

3. Bala Htwe (1610-1677), a skilled diplomat and negotiator who facilitated trade agreements and alliances between the Toungoo Dynasty and neighboring kingdoms.

4. Myat Htwe (1690-1756), a prominent Buddhist monk and scholar who made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of Theravada Buddhism in Myanmar.

5. Tun Htwe (1820-1892), a respected leader and reformer who advocated for social and political changes during the late Konbaung Dynasty, working to modernize and strengthen the kingdom's institutions.

Throughout its history, the surname HTWE has been associated with various place names and regions within Myanmar, such as the Htwe River, Htwe Village, and the Htwe Mountain Range, further solidifying its deep roots in the country's cultural and geographical landscape.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Htwe

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

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

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