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

Patwa, 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 Patwa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Patwa in America

Patwa is the 83834th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Patwa surname appeared 224 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 Patwa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Patwa 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 Patwa

The surname PATWA is believed to have originated in India, specifically in the northern regions of the country. Its roots can be traced back to the 16th century or earlier. The name PATWA is derived from the Sanskrit word "Patha," which means "path" or "way." It is likely that the name was initially associated with those who lived near pathways or trade routes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name PATWA can be found in historical documents from the Mughal Empire, which ruled over much of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th century. During this period, the name was often spelled as "Pathwa" or "Pathwah."

In the late 18th century, the PATWA surname was mentioned in British colonial records, particularly in areas that are now part of the modern Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. These records indicate that some individuals bearing this name held positions of importance within local communities or served in administrative roles under the British East India Company.

Notable individuals with the surname PATWA include Hari Shankar Patwa (1882-1951), an Indian politician and member of the Constituent Assembly of India, who played a significant role in the drafting of the country's constitution. Another notable figure was Chandrashekhar Patwa (1904-1969), an Indian freedom fighter and social reformer who actively participated in the Indian independence movement.

In the realm of literature, Kapil Patwa (1932-2018) was a prominent Hindi poet and writer, renowned for his works that explored themes of love, nature, and social issues. His poetry collections, such as "Apne Aap Se" and "Saraab," were widely acclaimed and received numerous awards.

Moving to more recent times, Vijay Patwa (born 1958) is a successful Indian businessman and entrepreneur who founded the DG Group, a conglomerate with interests in various sectors, including real estate, hospitality, and education.

It is important to note that while the PATWA surname has its roots in India, individuals bearing this name can now be found in various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Patwa

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

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

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