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

Setiawan, 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 Setiawan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Setiawan in America

Setiawan is the 52383rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Setiawan surname appeared 396 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 Setiawan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Setiawan 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 Setiawan

The surname Setiawan originated in Indonesia during the early modern era, likely in the 16th or 17th century. It is derived from the Javanese words "seti" meaning "loyal" and "awan" meaning "servant," thus signifying a loyal servant or attendant. The name was initially borne by individuals who served in the royal courts or households of the Javanese nobility.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Setiawan can be found in historical documents and manuscripts from the Mataram Sultanate, a powerful Javanese kingdom that ruled much of central and eastern Java between the 16th and 18th centuries. These records often mentioned individuals with the title "Setiawan" serving as advisors, administrators, or attendants to the sultan and his court.

One notable example is Raden Ngabehi Setiawan, a prominent courtier and advisor to Sultan Agung, who reigned over the Mataram Sultanate from 1613 to 1645. Raden Ngabehi Setiawan played a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of the sultanate during this period.

Another historical figure bearing the surname Setiawan was Ki Setiawan, a revered Javanese scholar and poet who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Ki Setiawan was renowned for his contributions to Javanese literature, particularly his works on Islamic mysticism and Javanese philosophy.

In the 19th century, the name Setiawan gained wider recognition beyond the confines of the royal courts. Raden Mas Arya Setiawan (1808-1876) was a prominent Javanese aristocrat and regent who played a significant role in the administration of the Yogyakarta Sultanate during the Dutch colonial era.

Another notable figure was Raden Rara Setiawan (1835-1904), a Javanese noblewoman and activist who fought against the Dutch colonial policies that restricted the rights and privileges of the Javanese aristocracy. Her resistance efforts earned her a reputation as a champion of Javanese cultural and political autonomy.

As the Setiawan surname spread beyond its aristocratic origins, it became more widely adopted by commoners and families from various walks of life across Java and other parts of the Indonesian archipelago. Today, the name Setiawan remains a common surname in Indonesia, particularly among individuals of Javanese descent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Setiawan

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

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

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