Tawa
Tawa Meaning & Origin
About Tawa
The surname Tawa is of Japanese origin and has multiple meanings. One interpretation is that it is derived from the Japanese word "tawa," which means "rice field" or "paddy." This suggests that the surname Tawa may have originally been given to individuals who lived or worked in rice fields. Another possible meaning is that Tawa is a variant of the Japanese surname Tawara, which means "rice straw" or "rice bag." This could indicate that the surname was given to individuals involved in the production or distribution of rice. Overall, the surname Tawa is likely to have originated from an association with rice-related activities in Japan.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Tawa is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Tawa: 185
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 98099
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.06
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tawa 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 Tawa is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Tawa in Braille
Here's how to represent Tawa in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Tawa using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Tawa using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
