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

Kwatra, 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 Kwatra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kwatra in America

Kwatra is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kwatra surname appeared 119 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 Kwatra.

The history of the last name Kwatra

The surname KWATRA is believed to have originated in India. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "kwatra," which means "a gate or entrance." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who lived near or worked at gates or entrances of towns, cities, or other settlements.

The earliest known record of the surname KWATRA dates back to the 16th century, when it was mentioned in a manuscript from the Mughal Empire. During this period, the name was primarily found in the northern regions of India, particularly in the states of Punjab and Haryana.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the surname KWATRA was Khem Singh Kwatra, a warrior who lived in the late 16th century and fought in the armies of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. He was known for his bravery and loyalty and was awarded land grants for his service.

In the 18th century, the KWATRA surname appeared in various village records and land ownership documents in the region of present-day Punjab. This suggests that members of the KWATRA family held positions of authority and owned property during this time.

During the 19th century, a notable figure with the surname KWATRA was Sardar Gurmukh Singh Kwatra, a prominent leader in the Sikh Empire. He played a significant role in the military campaigns of Maharaja Ranjit Singh and was awarded the title of "Sardar" for his valor and leadership.

Another individual of historical significance was Lala Har Dayal Kwatra, a businessman and philanthropist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He established several educational institutions and charitable organizations in Punjab, contributing to the betterment of society.

In more recent times, one of the most well-known individuals with the surname KWATRA was Jasbir Singh Kwatra, a distinguished Indian Air Force officer who served as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Air Command from 1983 to 1985.

The KWATRA surname has also been associated with various place names in India, such as Kwatra Kalan and Kwatra Khurd, which are villages located in the Ludhiana district of Punjab. These place names may have derived from the surname itself or vice versa, reflecting the historical presence of individuals with the KWATRA name in these areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kwatra

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

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

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