2010
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Katwaroo
A Hindi surname potentially related to tree resources or woodworkers.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Katwaroo. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Katwaroo surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Katwaroo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Katwaroo, the largest self-reported group is Black at 38.0%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (26.9%) and Two or More Races (12.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Katwaroo
The surname Katwaroo originates from the Indian subcontinent, specifically from the region of Sind, which is now part of modern-day Pakistan. The name is believed to have emerged during the 16th century, when the Mughal Empire ruled over a vast territory spanning from Central Asia to the Indian subcontinent.
The name Katwaroo is derived from the Sanskrit word "Katwar," which means "warrior" or "soldier." It is likely that the suffix "oo" was added later, possibly as a regional variation or to denote a specific lineage or clan. This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name were individuals who served in military or warrior roles during the Mughal era.
Historical records from the Mughal period, such as court chronicles and administrative documents, have occasionally mentioned individuals with the name Katwaroo or similar spellings. However, these references are scarce and often lack detailed biographical information.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Katwaroo can be traced back to the late 17th century, when a man named Daulat Katwaroo was mentioned in a local tax register from the city of Thatta, which was then part of the Mughal province of Sind. Unfortunately, little is known about his life or occupation.
In the 19th century, a notable figure named Karam Katwaroo (1825-1892) was a prominent landowner and community leader in the town of Jacobabad, located in the Sindh region of British India. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and played a significant role in the development of local infrastructure and education.
Another individual of historical significance was Ghulam Katwaroo (1870-1945), a political activist and reformer from the city of Hyderabad, Sind. He advocated for the rights of the local Sindhi population and was actively involved in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule.
In the early 20th century, a man named Mir Katwaroo (1905-1978) gained recognition as a celebrated poet and writer in the Sindhi language. His works, which explored themes of love, nature, and cultural identity, earned him widespread acclaim and contributed to the preservation of Sindhi literary traditions.
During the latter half of the 20th century, a prominent figure named Jamil Katwaroo (1932-2005) made significant contributions to the field of education in Pakistan. He served as the principal of several prestigious educational institutions and played a pivotal role in reforming educational policies and curricula.
While the surname Katwaroo has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, over the centuries, individuals bearing this name have migrated to various parts of the world, including North America, Europe, and other regions, contributing to the rich cultural diversity of their adopted communities.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Katwaroo
Among Census respondents with the surname Katwaroo, the largest self-reported group is Black at 38.0%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (26.9%) and Two or More Races (12.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Katwaroo bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Katwaroo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American38.0% · 41
- Asian and Pacific Islander26.9% · 29
- Two or more races12.0% · 13
- White10.2% · 11
- Hispanic or Latino10.2% · 11
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.8% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Katwaroo
Katwaroo appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-5 bearers (-4.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,734 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.4%) | Down 4,734 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Katwaroo surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #146,201 | #150,935 | -3.2% |
| Count | 113 | 108 | -4.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Katwaroo bearers went from 113 to 108 (-4.4% change). The surname moved down 4,734 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #150,935.
FAQ
Katwaroo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Katwaroo?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Katwaroo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Katwaroo?
Katwaroo ranks #150,935 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 108 people with the surname Katwaroo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Katwaroo.
Has Katwaroo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Katwaroo went from 113 recorded bearers to 108. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #146,201 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Katwaroo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Katwaroo, the largest self-reported group is Black at 38.0%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (26.9%) and Two or More Races (12.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Katwaroo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 38.0% (41 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Katwaroo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (38.0%), Asian/Pacific Islander (26.9%), Two or More Races (12.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Katwaroo (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Katwaroo mean?
A Hindi surname potentially related to tree resources or woodworkers. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Katwaroo (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Katwaroo?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.