Explore the Family Name Kawa
The meaning of Kawa
1. Polish: nickname from kawka ‘jackdaw’. 2. Indian (Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka): Hindi name traditionally borne by members of the Nai (barber) community. It is also a Lingayat caste name, from a Hindi or Sanskrit word meaning ‘crow’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Janina, Bogdan, Bogumil, Boguslaw, Bronislaw, Danuta, Jerzy, Krystyna, Leszek, Lucja, Zofia.
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How common is the last name Kawa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kawa has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 22,011th and rose to 21,811th by 2010, marking a change of 0.91%. The count of this surname also saw an uptick from 1,098 in 2000 to 1,192 in 2010, an increase of 8.56%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly by 2.44% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,011 | #21,811 | 0.91% |
| Count | 1,098 | 1,192 | 8.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.4 | -2.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kawa
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Kawa has also changed over time according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The proportion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased slightly from 6.28% in 2000 to 6.54% in 2010. Those reporting two or more races also saw a considerable increase of 17.68%. The majority of individuals with the Kawa surname identified as White, although this group experienced a decrease from 88.43% in 2000 to 85.07% in 2010. Interestingly, the Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories all reported significant growth, with increases of 50.78%, 102.75%, and 52.73% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.43% | 85.07% | -3.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.28% | 6.54% | 4.14% |
| Black | 1.82% | 3.69% | 102.75% |
| Two or More Races | 1.64% | 1.93% | 17.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 1.93% | 50.78% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.55% | 0.84% | 52.73% |