2010
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Larwa
An uncommon surname with unknown origins or meanings.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Larwa. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Larwa 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Larwa in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Larwa, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Larwa
The surname LARWA has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of modern-day Pakistan. It is believed to have emerged during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "laarva," which translates to "tree" or "plant."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LARWA can be found in the "Ain-i-Akbari," a 16th-century administrative document compiled during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This text mentions several individuals bearing the surname, suggesting that it was already well-established by that time.
In the 17th century, a prominent figure named Malik LARWA is mentioned in the chronicles of the Sikh Empire. He was a noble and landowner who played a significant role in the region's political affairs during that turbulent period.
The name LARWA can also be traced back to several villages and towns in what is now Pakistan. For example, the village of Larwa in the Gujranwala district was likely named after an early settler or landowner bearing this surname.
During the 18th century, the LARWA surname gained prominence in the city of Lahore, which was a major cultural and economic center of the Mughal Empire. One notable individual from this era was Hafiz Muhammad LARWA, a renowned poet and scholar who lived from 1721 to 1789.
As the British Empire expanded its influence in the Indian subcontinent, the LARWA surname began to appear in colonial records. In 1857, during the Indian Rebellion, a military officer named Captain Amir LARWA is mentioned for his bravery and leadership in the defense of a British outpost.
Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, several individuals with the LARWA surname made their mark in various fields. These include Malik Abdul Karim LARWA (1845-1918), a prominent landowner and philanthropist; Begum Fatima LARWA (1870-1943), a pioneering educator who established one of the first girls' schools in Lahore; and Ghulam Hussain LARWA (1895-1972), a respected journalist and author.
While the surname LARWA has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins can be traced back to the rich cultural heritage of the region and the historical significance of its early bearers.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Larwa
Among Census respondents with the surname Larwa, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Larwa 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 Larwa surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White84.4% · 92
- Hispanic or Latino11.0% · 12
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.8% · 3
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Larwa
Larwa 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
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 247 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Up 247 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 Larwa 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 | #150,452 | #150,205 | 0.2% |
| Count | 109 | 109 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Larwa bearers went from 109 to 109 (+0.0% change). The surname moved up 247 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #150,205.
FAQ
Larwa surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Larwa?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Larwa. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Larwa?
Larwa ranks #150,205 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 109 people with the surname Larwa. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), 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 Larwa.
Has Larwa become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Larwa went from 109 recorded bearers to 109. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #150,452 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Larwa?
Among Census respondents with the surname Larwa, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.8%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Larwa in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.4% (92 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Larwa appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (84.4%), Hispanic (11.0%), American Indian/Alaska Native (2.8%). 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 Larwa (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 Larwa mean?
An uncommon surname with unknown origins or meanings. 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 Larwa (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 people have the last name Larwa?
Find out how many people have the last name Larwa on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.