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

Patwary, 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 Patwary surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Patwary in America

Patwary is the 67318th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Patwary surname appeared 293 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 Patwary.

We can also compare 2010 data for Patwary 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 Patwary

The surname PATWARY has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the Bengal region which encompasses present-day Bangladesh and the Indian states of West Bengal and Tripura. The name is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century.

PATWARY is derived from the Bengali word "পাটওয়ারি" (Patowari), which refers to a record-keeper or a land revenue official. In the feudal system prevalent during that era, Patowaris were responsible for maintaining records of land ownership, crops, and taxation for their respective villages or administrative units.

One of the earliest known references to the name PATWARY can be found in the Akbarnama, a 16th-century official chronicle of the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. The text mentions several Patowaris who served in administrative capacities across various regions of Bengal.

The surname PATWARY has undergone various spellings and variations over time, including Patowary, Patuary, and Patwari. These variations often reflect regional linguistic influences and dialects within the broader Bengali-speaking area.

Among the notable historical figures bearing the PATWARY surname, one can mention Krishnadhan Patwary (1754-1832), a Bengali poet and writer who contributed significantly to the literary renaissance of the region during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Another prominent individual was Kali Prasanna Patwary (1823-1892), a Bengali educator and social reformer who played a crucial role in establishing modern education in Bengal and advocating for the upliftment of women's rights.

In the realm of politics, Jogendra Nath Patwary (1901-1976) was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement and later served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India, contributing to the drafting of the country's constitution.

The PATWARY surname has also been associated with the arts, with Himangshu Patwary (1922-1995) being a renowned Bengali painter and sculptor whose works explored themes of rural life and folk traditions.

Finally, Debendra Chandra Patwary (1917-2008) was a distinguished Bengali playwright and novelist, known for his works that delved into social issues and highlighted the struggles of the common people.

While the PATWARY surname has its roots in the administrative and record-keeping roles of the past, it has since branched out into various fields, reflecting the diverse contributions of individuals bearing this name across generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Patwary

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

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

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