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.
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The surname Tawa is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Tawa in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.