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

Panwar, 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 Panwar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Panwar in America

Panwar is the 102688th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Panwar surname appeared 175 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 Panwar.

The history of the last name Panwar

The surname Panwar has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the northern regions of India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Pandava," which refers to the five legendary brothers from the Hindu epic Mahabharata. The surname is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 10th to 12th centuries.

The earliest recorded instances of the Panwar surname can be traced back to the Rajput clans of Rajasthan and neighboring areas. These clans claimed descent from the Pandava brothers, and the surname was adopted as a mark of this lineage. The name was often associated with warrior and ruling classes, as the Rajputs were known for their military prowess and leadership.

In historical records, the Panwar surname is found in various chronicles and manuscripts documenting the exploits of Rajput warriors and rulers. One notable example is the 16th-century text "Khyat" by Nainsi, which details the genealogies and histories of various Rajput clans, including the Panwars.

Some prominent individuals bearing the Panwar surname throughout history include Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh Panwar (1727-1768), the ruler of the princely state of Jaipur, known for his architectural contributions and patronage of arts and literature. Another notable figure is Raja Narayan Das Panwar (1658-1719), a Rajput ruler and military commander who played a significant role in the conflicts against the Mughal Empire.

Rao Mohan Singh Panwar (1817-1887) was a renowned scholar and writer from Rajasthan, who authored works on history, religion, and philosophy. Maharaja Bhim Singh Panwar (1810-1846) was the ruler of the princely state of Dholpur, known for his administrative reforms and patronage of education.

In more recent times, Maharaja Brijendra Singh Panwar (1917-1995) was a prominent figure in Indian politics, serving as a member of the Indian Parliament and holding various ministerial positions in the government of Rajasthan.

While the Panwar surname has its roots in the northern regions of India, it has since spread to other parts of the country and even abroad, carried by individuals and families who migrated or settled in different locations over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Panwar

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

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

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