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

Kawar, 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 Kawar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kawar in America

Kawar is the 79075th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kawar surname appeared 241 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 Kawar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kawar 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 Kawar

The surname "KAWAR" has its origins in the Middle East, specifically in the region of modern-day Iraq and Iran. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, around the 10th to 13th centuries.

The name "KAWAR" is derived from the Arabic word "kawar," which means "potter" or "maker of earthenware vessels." This suggests that the surname was initially associated with individuals involved in the pottery trade or those who worked as potters.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "KAWAR" can be found in historical documents from the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled large parts of the Middle East from the 8th to the 13th century. In these records, individuals bearing the name "KAWAR" are mentioned in connection with various professions, including pottery-making and ceramics.

During the medieval period, the surname "KAWAR" was particularly prevalent in the cities of Baghdad and Basra, which were renowned centers of pottery and ceramic production. It is likely that the name spread to other regions as potters and artisans migrated or established trade routes.

Notable historical figures with the surname "KAWAR" include Abu Bakr al-Kawar (c. 1050-1120), a celebrated potter and ceramicist from Baghdad, who was renowned for his innovative glazing techniques and intricate designs. Another prominent individual was Fatima al-Kawar (c. 1175-1245), a skilled potter and educator who established a renowned pottery school in Basra.

In the 13th century, the name "KAWAR" appears in various manuscripts and records from the Mamluk Sultanate, which ruled parts of the Middle East and North Africa. These documents mention individuals with the surname "KAWAR" holding various positions within the Mamluk administration and military.

Other notable individuals with the surname "KAWAR" include Ibn al-Kawar (c. 1210-1280), a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Baghdad, and Khalil al-Kawar (c. 1350-1420), a skilled potter and ceramicist whose works were highly sought after by nobility and wealthy patrons throughout the region.

As the centuries progressed, the surname "KAWAR" spread to other parts of the Middle East and beyond, carried by individuals involved in various trades and professions, as well as through migration and intermarriage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kawar

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

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

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