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

Rawal, 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 Rawal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rawal in America

Rawal is the 33087th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rawal surname appeared 692 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 Rawal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rawal 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 Rawal

The surname RAWAL is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the northern regions of present-day India and Pakistan. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "raval," which means "warrior" or "prince." The name has a long and storied history dating back to ancient times.

In the medieval period, the RAWAL surname was associated with the Rajput warrior clans that ruled over various parts of northern India. These clans were renowned for their bravery and martial prowess, and the name RAWAL was a source of pride and honor for those who bore it.

One of the earliest recorded references to the RAWAL surname can be found in the chronicles of the Chauhan dynasty, which ruled over parts of present-day Rajasthan and Delhi from the 8th to the 12th century. The Chauhan rulers were known as "Rawals," and their descendants continued to use the surname for generations.

The RAWAL surname also has connections to the city of Rawalpindi in modern-day Pakistan. The city's name is derived from the same Sanskrit root, and it is believed to have been founded by a RAWAL ruler in the 16th century.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the RAWAL surname. One of the most famous was Rana Rawal Singh Chundawat, a 16th-century Rajput warrior who fought against the Mughal Empire and is celebrated in folk tales and ballads for his bravery and valor.

Another prominent figure was Raja Rawal Dev Singh, a 19th-century ruler of the princely state of Kishangarh in Rajasthan. He was known for his patronage of the arts and commissioned numerous paintings and frescoes that are now considered masterpieces of Kishangarh miniature painting.

In the 20th century, Rawal Pindi Krishan Lal Bhardwaj was a renowned Indian freedom fighter and social reformer who played a significant role in the struggle for independence from British rule.

Additionally, Rawal Pratap Singh Rathore was a decorated Indian Army officer who served in World War II and later became a politician, serving as a member of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of India's parliament.

Lastly, Rawal Bhardwaj was a pioneering Indian filmmaker and actor who is considered a pioneer of the Punjabi film industry. He directed and starred in several influential films in the 1960s and 1970s.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rawal

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

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

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