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

Jhawar, 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 Jhawar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jhawar in America

Jhawar is the 109258th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jhawar surname appeared 162 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 Jhawar.

The history of the last name Jhawar

The surname JHAWAR is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Rajasthan. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "jhavar," which means "a desert plant" or "a cluster of small bushes." This suggests that the JHAWAR surname may have been initially associated with people who lived in arid or desert-like regions.

One of the earliest known references to the JHAWAR surname can be traced back to the 16th century, when it appeared in various historical records and documents from the Rajput clans of Rajasthan. During this period, the JHAWAR surname was commonly found among the warrior classes and nobility of the region.

The name JHAWAR has also been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such individual was Maharaja Jaswant Singh Jhawar (1838-1895), who ruled the princely state of Jhawar in Rajasthan. He was known for his military prowess and played a significant role in the Indian Rebellion of 1857 against the British East India Company.

Another prominent figure with the JHAWAR surname was Sir Mirza Ismail Jhawar (1886-1969), an influential Indian businessman and philanthropist. He was a pioneer in the textile industry and established several successful businesses in Calcutta (now Kolkata) and Bombay (now Mumbai).

In the realm of literature, Govind Jhawar (1930-1988) was a renowned Hindi poet and writer. He was known for his contributions to modern Hindi poetry and received several prestigious awards, including the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1978.

The JHAWAR surname has also been associated with various place names in Rajasthan, such as Jhawar Nagar, Jhawar Tehsil, and Jhawar Village. These place names further reinforce the connection between the surname and the region's geography and landscape.

Throughout its history, the JHAWAR surname has maintained a strong presence in India, particularly in the state of Rajasthan. While the name has evolved and spread to other parts of the country and the world, its roots remain firmly grounded in the rich cultural heritage of the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jhawar

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

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

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