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

Jethwa, 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 Jethwa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jethwa in America

Jethwa is the 123064th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jethwa surname appeared 140 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 Jethwa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jethwa 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 Jethwa

The surname JETHWA has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the state of Gujarat. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century.

The name JETHWA is derived from the Gujarati language and is thought to be an occupational surname. It is likely related to the word "jeth," which means "eldest" or "chief." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who held leadership or prominent positions within their communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname JETHWA can be found in the historical records of the Rajput clans of Gujarat. The Rajputs were a influential warrior class that played a significant role in the region's history. Some notable individuals bearing the JETHWA surname from this era include Rana Jethwa, a prominent military leader in the 16th century, and Jayraj Jethwa, a respected scholar and poet from the 17th century.

As the JETHWA surname spread throughout Gujarat and neighboring regions, it evolved into various spellings and variations. Some examples include Jethuva, Jethuaa, and Jethava. These variations often reflected regional dialects or local pronunciations.

In the 19th century, the JETHWA surname gained further prominence with the rise of Ranchhodlal Chhotalal Jethwa, a influential businessman and philanthropist from Surat, Gujarat. He played a pivotal role in the development of the textile industry and contributed significantly to the city's economic growth.

Other notable individuals with the JETHWA surname include:

1. Arun Jethwa (1934-2021), an Indian-British businessman and philanthropist known for his contributions to charitable causes.
2. Kanhaiyalal Jethwa (1906-1981), an Indian politician and freedom fighter who served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India.
3. Dilip Jethwa (born 1953), an Indian tabla player and composer who has collaborated with renowned musicians worldwide.
4. Raghunath Jethwa (1919-2003), a prominent Indian civil servant and administrator who served as the Chief Secretary of Gujarat.
5. Ramesh Jethwa (born 1955), an Indian cricketer who represented Gujarat in domestic cricket tournaments.

While the JETHWA surname has its roots in Gujarat, it has since spread to other parts of India and beyond, carried by individuals and families who have migrated or established themselves in various regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jethwa

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

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

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