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

Jaswal, 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 Jaswal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jaswal in America

Jaswal is the 57101st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jaswal surname appeared 357 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 Jaswal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jaswal 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 Jaswal

The surname Jaswal is believed to have originated in the Punjab region of South Asia, with roots dating back several centuries. It is a variation of the Sanskrit word "Joshwal," which translates to "people of high esteem" or "revered ones." The earliest known references to this surname can be traced back to various historical records from the 15th and 16th centuries.

One of the earliest known mentions of the Jaswal surname can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century encyclopedia commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This text contains detailed accounts of various clans and communities within the Mughal Empire, including the Jaswals, who were described as a prominent and respected clan.

In the 17th century, the Jaswal surname appeared in several historical documents related to land ownership and taxation in the Punjab region. These records indicate that individuals bearing this surname held significant landholdings and wielded considerable influence within their communities.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Jaswal surname gained further prominence as several individuals with this name rose to positions of power and authority within the Sikh Empire. Notable figures from this period include Sardar Hari Singh Jaswal (1760-1828), a prominent military commander and advisor to Maharaja Ranjit Singh, and Sardar Gurbachan Singh Jaswal (1815-1892), a renowned statesman and diplomat.

In more recent history, the Jaswal surname has been associated with several accomplished individuals across various fields. One such notable figure is Dr. Satish Chandra Jaswal (1923-2009), an eminent Indian historian and author who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Indian history and culture.

Another prominent individual with the Jaswal surname is Rajni Jaswal (born 1976), an acclaimed Indian-Canadian author and journalist. Her debut novel, "Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows," received critical acclaim and was widely translated.

Other notable Jaswals include Manish Jaswal (born 1977), an Indian entrepreneur and business leader who co-founded the successful e-commerce platform FabFurnish, and Gurpreet Singh Jaswal (born 1989), an Indian cricketer who has represented the national team in various international tournaments.

Throughout its long history, the Jaswal surname has retained its association with honor, respect, and achievement, reflecting the enduring legacy of its ancient origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jaswal

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

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

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