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

Nawa, 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 Nawa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nawa in America

Nawa is the 96368th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nawa surname appeared 189 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 Nawa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nawa 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 Nawa

The surname NAWA has its origins in India, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have been derived from the Sanskrit word "nava," meaning "new" or "fresh," possibly indicating that the name was initially given to someone who had recently arrived in a region or had embraced a new way of life.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name NAWA can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This document mentions a noble named Nawa Khan, who served as a military commander during Akbar's reign.

During the 17th century, the NAWA surname gained prominence in the region of Rajasthan, particularly in the city of Jaipur. Records from this period indicate that several prominent families carried the NAWA surname, including the Nawa Rajputs, a clan known for their military prowess and allegiance to the Rajput rulers.

In the 18th century, a notable figure bearing the NAWA surname was Nawa Ratan Singh, a Rajput warrior who fought against the Maratha Empire in the Battle of Gwalior in 1758. His bravery and leadership during this conflict earned him a place in the annals of Rajput history.

Moving forward to the 19th century, the NAWA surname is associated with several influential figures in the fields of literature and education. One such individual was Nawa Kanta Sharma (1833-1895), a renowned Hindi poet and scholar who made significant contributions to the development of modern Hindi literature.

Another notable bearer of the NAWA surname was Nawa Ratan Lal (1859-1923), a pioneering educationist who established several schools and institutions in the region of Uttar Pradesh. His efforts towards promoting education and social reform left a lasting impact on the educational landscape of northern India.

In more recent times, the NAWA surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including politicians, artists, and academics. One such figure was Nawa Ratan Vyas (1926-2008), a respected Hindi writer and playwright who received numerous accolades for his literary contributions, including the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award.

While the surname NAWA has its origins in India, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, the historical records and accounts mentioned above provide a glimpse into the rich heritage and significance of this surname within the Indian context.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nawa

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

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

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