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

Sawai, 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 Sawai surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sawai in America

Sawai is the 84748th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sawai surname appeared 221 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 Sawai.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sawai 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 Sawai

The surname "SAWAI" is believed to have originated in India, likely in the northern regions of the country. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "sawai," which means "excellent" or "eminent." It is possible that the name was initially used as a descriptive title or epithet for individuals who were considered outstanding or distinguished in some way.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname "SAWAI" can be traced back to the 16th and 17th centuries in various historical documents and records from the region. One notable example is the Sawai Jai Singh II, a prominent ruler of the Amber (later Jaipur) kingdom in Rajasthan, who lived from 1688 to 1743. He was renowned for his contributions to astronomy, architecture, and military strategy.

Another individual with the surname "SAWAI" was Sawai Madhavrao Peshwa, who was a prominent statesman and military leader from the Maratha Empire in the 18th century. He played a crucial role in expanding the Maratha territories and consolidating their power during his reign from 1761 to 1772.

In the realm of literature, one notable figure was Sawai Rani Narayani Devi, a 19th-century poet and author from Rajasthan. She is celebrated for her contributions to the Braj Bhasha literature and her poetic works that explored themes of spirituality and devotion.

Moving into the modern era, Sawai Man Singh II, who lived from 1911 to 1970, was a prominent Indian royal and the last ruling Maharaja of Jaipur. He played a significant role in the integration of princely states into the Indian Union after independence and was an influential figure in the political landscape of the time.

It is worth noting that while the surname "SAWAI" has its roots in India, it has since been adopted by individuals and families across various regions and communities, both within India and in other parts of the world. However, the historical significance and cultural connections of this surname remain deeply rooted in the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sawai

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

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

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