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

Tiwana, 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 Tiwana surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tiwana in America

Tiwana is the 59017th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tiwana surname appeared 343 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 Tiwana.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tiwana 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 Tiwana

The surname Tiwana has its origins in the Punjab region of India and Pakistan. It is believed to have originated from the village of Tiwana Malkana, located in the Sargodha District of Punjab, Pakistan. The name is derived from the word "Tiwan," which means "strong" or "powerful" in the Punjabi language.

The earliest recorded use of the surname Tiwana dates back to the 16th century. During this time, the Tiwana clan was a prominent and influential family in the region, known for their military prowess and leadership roles. The Tiwana family played a significant role in the history of the Punjab region, particularly during the Mughal and Sikh empires.

One of the earliest recorded references to the Tiwana surname can be found in the "Ain-i-Akbari," a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This document mentions the Tiwana clan as a powerful and influential group in the region.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Tiwana. One of the most famous was Malik Fateh Khan Tiwana (1725-1785), a prominent military leader and chieftain of the Tiwana clan during the decline of the Mughal Empire. He played a crucial role in establishing the Tiwana family's dominance in the region.

Another prominent figure was Nawab Sir Muhammad Khurshid Ali Khan Tiwana (1871-1937), who served as the Governor of the Punjab Province during the British Raj. He was a respected administrator and played a significant role in the development of the region.

In the 20th century, Malik Ghulam Mustafa Khar Tiwana (1886-1957) was a prominent politician and served as the Prime Minister of Pakistan from 1957 to 1958. He was a member of the Tiwana clan and played a crucial role in the country's early political landscape.

Malik Muhammad Hayat Khan Tiwana (1912-1994) was another notable figure from the Tiwana clan. He served as the Chief Minister of Punjab Province in Pakistan from 1972 to 1975 and played a significant role in the country's political affairs.

Malik Sikander Hayat Khan Tiwana (1944-2011) was a politician and member of the National Assembly of Pakistan. He belonged to the Tiwana clan and was actively involved in the country's political landscape.

The surname Tiwana has a rich history and has been associated with powerful and influential individuals throughout the centuries. Its origins can be traced back to the Punjab region, and it continues to be a prominent surname in both India and Pakistan.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tiwana

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

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

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