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

Pawar, 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 Pawar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pawar in America

Pawar is the 26910th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pawar surname appeared 902 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 Pawar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pawar 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 Pawar

The surname Pawar originates from India, specifically from the Marathi-speaking regions of Maharashtra and Karnataka. It is believed to have derived from the ancient Sanskrit word 'Pathik,' meaning 'traveler' or 'wanderer.' The name likely emerged during the medieval period, when people began adopting surnames based on their occupations, social status, or personal characteristics.

One of the earliest references to the name Pawar can be found in the Bakhars, which are historical chronicles of the Maratha Empire. These documents mention several individuals with the surname Pawar, who held prominent positions during the reign of the Maratha rulers, such as Peshwas and Sardars.

The Pawar surname has been associated with the Kshatriya (warrior) caste in India. Some historical accounts suggest that the Pawars were originally from the Kalyan region of Maharashtra and played a significant role in the military campaigns of the Maratha Empire under the leadership of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the 17th century.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Pawar is Dattaji Pawar, a renowned Maratha warrior who served under Shivaji Maharaj in the late 17th century. Another notable figure is Shrimant Vijayasinhrao Pawar, who was the Chief of the Pawar clan and played a crucial role in the Maratha struggle against the Mughal Empire in the early 18th century.

Moving forward in history, we find Jijabai Pawar, the mother of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, who was born in the early 17th century. Her unwavering support and guidance played a vital role in shaping the life and ideals of her son, who went on to establish the Maratha Empire.

In the 19th century, Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak, a prominent Indian nationalist and freedom fighter, was born into the Pawar family. He was a key figure in the Indian independence movement and is remembered for his rallying cry, "Swaraj is my birthright, and I shall have it!"

Another notable individual with the surname Pawar is Sharad Pawar, a prominent Indian politician who served as the Minister of Agriculture and Food Processing Industries in the government of India. Born in 1940, he has been a prominent figure in Indian politics for several decades and is known for his contributions to agriculture and rural development.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pawar

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

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

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