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

Powar, 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 Powar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Powar in America

Powar is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Powar surname appeared 110 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 Powar.

The history of the last name Powar

The surname POWAR originated in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the western and central regions of India. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "pura," meaning "city" or "town," and may have been used as an occupational surname for individuals who lived or worked in or near towns or cities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the POWAR surname dates back to the 13th century, when it appeared in ancient manuscripts and inscriptions from the Deccan region of India. During this time, the POWAR family held prominent positions in the court of the Yadava dynasty, which ruled over parts of present-day Maharashtra and Karnataka.

In the 16th century, the POWAR surname gained further recognition when Maloji Rao POWAR served as a prominent military commander under the Maratha Empire. His descendants continued to play influential roles in the Maratha administration and military throughout the 17th and 18th centuries.

Another notable individual with the POWAR surname was Vinayak Damodar Savarkar (1883-1966), a prominent Indian independence activist, revolutionist, and writer. Savarkar was a leading figure in the Hindu nationalist movement and played a significant role in India's struggle for independence from British rule.

Gopal Krishna POWAR (1924-2015) was a renowned Indian classical vocalist and musicologist. He was conferred with the prestigious Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors, for his contributions to Hindustani classical music.

Sushila Nayar POWAR (1913-2009) was an Indian social worker and activist who dedicated her life to improving the lives of women and children. She founded several organizations, including the Indian Council for Child Welfare and the National Alliance of Women's Organizations.

The POWAR surname can also be found in various spellings and variations, such as Pawar, Pawaar, and Pouwar, reflecting regional linguistic differences and historical changes in pronunciation and spelling conventions.

While the POWAR surname has its roots in India, it has now spread worldwide due to migration and diaspora communities. However, it is important to note that the historical records and references mentioned in this report primarily focus on the surname's origins and early prominence in the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Powar

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

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

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