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

Jayaswal, 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 Jayaswal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jayaswal in America

Jayaswal is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jayaswal surname appeared 115 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 Jayaswal.

The history of the last name Jayaswal

The surname Jayaswal originates from the Indian subcontinent, specifically from the northern regions of India. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th to 16th centuries. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words "jaya" meaning victory or triumph, and "aswal" which refers to a horse or a person connected with horses.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jayaswal can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal emperor Akbar. The text mentions individuals with the surname, suggesting its presence during the Mughal era. Additionally, the name has been spotted in various historical manuscripts and records from regions like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Rajasthan.

In the 18th century, a notable figure bearing the Jayaswal surname was Pandit Vishvanath Jayaswal (1737-1812), a renowned Sanskrit scholar and philosopher from the city of Varanasi. His works on Hindu philosophy and theology were widely acclaimed during his lifetime.

Another prominent individual was Kashi Prasad Jayaswal (1889-1970), an Indian historian and archaeologist known for his contributions to the study of ancient Indian history and culture. He served as the Vice-Chancellor of Patna University and was awarded the prestigious Padma Bhushan by the Government of India.

The Jayaswal surname has also been associated with several place names in India, such as Jayaswal Village in the Varanasi district of Uttar Pradesh and Jayaswalpur in the Ghazipur district of the same state. These place names likely derived from the surname itself, indicating the presence of Jayaswal families in those areas.

Other notable individuals with the Jayaswal surname include Pandit Shri Krishna Jayaswal (1902-1986), a renowned Sanskrit scholar and author from Uttar Pradesh, and Kailash Nath Jayaswal (1888-1935), a Indian freedom fighter and social reformer who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.

Lastly, Madan Mohan Jayaswal (1907-1983), a distinguished Indian civil servant and diplomat, served as the Ambassador of India to various countries, including the United States and the Soviet Union, during his illustrious career.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jayaswal

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

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

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