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

Tawa, 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 Tawa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tawa in America

Tawa is the 98099th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tawa surname appeared 185 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 Tawa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tawa 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 Tawa

The surname TAWA is believed to have originated in India during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "tavaah," which means "strength" or "power." The name was likely adopted by individuals who possessed these qualities or were known for their physical prowess.

In ancient Indian texts, the name TAWA is mentioned in various historical records and manuscripts, including the Puranas and other sacred Hindu scriptures. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Mahabharata, an epic poem dating back to the 8th century BCE, where a warrior named Tawa is mentioned as a skilled archer and a brave soldier.

During the reign of the Gupta Empire, which ruled over a significant portion of the Indian subcontinent from the 4th to the 6th century CE, the TAWA surname gained prominence among the warrior class. Several notable figures bearing this name were recorded in the court chronicles and inscriptions of the Gupta rulers.

In the 12th century CE, a renowned scholar and poet named Tawa Bhatta lived in the city of Varanasi. His works on Sanskrit grammar and literature are widely studied and celebrated to this day. Another notable figure from this period was Tawa Rao, a general in the army of the Maratha Empire, who is remembered for his valor and strategic prowess in various battles against the Mughal forces.

During the 16th century, the TAWA surname was also found in parts of what is now modern-day Pakistan and Afghanistan. One of the most prominent figures from this region was Tawa Khan, a skilled military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar and played a crucial role in several military campaigns.

In more recent times, Tawa has been a place name associated with various towns and villages across India. For example, Tawa Nagar is a city in the state of Madhya Pradesh, while Tawa Khera is a village in the state of Rajasthan. These place names may have been derived from the surname TAWA or vice versa, reflecting the strong connection between the name and the regions where it was prevalent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tawa

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

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

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