About Paliwal
The surname Paliwal is of Indian origin and is primarily found among the Brahmin community in the northern regions of India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words "pali," meaning "to protect," and "vala," meaning "hair." Therefore, the surname Paliwal can be interpreted to mean "one who protects the hair" or "one who takes care of the hair." It is likely that this surname was originally associated with individuals who held occupations related to hair care or were known for their expertise in hair-related matters.
The surname Paliwal is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Paliwal based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Paliwal is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Paliwal in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Paliwal using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.