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

Tanwar, 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 Tanwar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tanwar in America

Tanwar is the 115639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tanwar surname appeared 151 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 Tanwar.

The history of the last name Tanwar

The surname Tanwar is of Indian origin, specifically from the Rajasthan region of northern India. It is believed to have originated as an occupational surname, derived from the Sanskrit word "tantra," which means "loom" or "weaver." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname were likely involved in the weaving or textile trade.

Tanwar is a common surname found among the Rajput and Jat communities of Rajasthan, Haryana, and neighboring areas. It is also found among certain Hindu and Sikh communities in other parts of northern India, such as Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.

The earliest recorded instances of the Tanwar surname can be traced back to the 15th and 16th centuries, during the reign of the Rajput kingdoms in Rajasthan. Some historical records mention individuals with the Tanwar surname serving as warriors, administrators, and landowners under various Rajput rulers.

One notable figure with the Tanwar surname was Rao Tanwar, a 16th-century Rajput chieftain from the Jaipur region of Rajasthan. He is mentioned in several historical accounts for his bravery and military exploits against rival clans and Mughal forces.

Another prominent individual was Maharaja Tanwar Singh (1774-1843), who ruled the princely state of Dholpur in present-day Rajasthan. He was known for his administrative reforms and for expanding the territories under his control.

In the 19th century, Rao Tula Ram Tanwar (1825-1897) was a well-known Jat leader and philanthropist from the Haryana region. He played a significant role in establishing educational institutions and promoting social reforms within the Jat community.

During the Indian independence movement, Sardar Gurdial Singh Tanwar (1897-1970) was a notable figure from Punjab. He was a freedom fighter who actively participated in the non-violent resistance against British rule.

More recently, Vijay Tanwar (born 1963) is an accomplished Indian businessman and entrepreneur. He founded the successful Tanwar Group of Companies, which operates in various sectors, including real estate and hospitality.

While the Tanwar surname has its roots in northern India, it has since spread to other parts of the country and even to the Indian diaspora around the world due to migration and settlement patterns over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tanwar

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

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

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