Kawa

Kawa is a surname of British origin with a rich history that dates back to medieval times. The etymology of the name can be traced to the Old English word "cawa," which means a key or a quay.

The surname Kawa is prevalent among families living in various regions of the United Kingdom, especially in England and Scotland. Over the centuries, individuals bearing the surname have made significant contributions to society in fields such as academia, the arts, business, and politics.

The Kawa family crest features symbols such as keys and anchors, reflecting the name's historical association with locks and harbours. This emblem is often used to distinguish individuals and families with the surname Kawa.

Today, the surname Kawa continues to be proudly carried by descendants of its ancestral bearers, serving as a reminder of the family's enduring legacy in British society.

There are approximately 302 people named Kawa in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Kawa.

Region of origin: Asia

Country of origin: India

Religion of origin: Hindu

Language of origin: Hindi

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Adam
  • Ajay
  • Arkadiusz
  • Bruce
  • Dariusz
  • David
  • Krzysztof
  • Mateusz
  • Michael
  • Mohamed
  • Samer
  • Slawomir
  • Tomasz

Female

  • Agnieszka
  • Angela
  • Anna
  • Barbara
  • Dorota
  • Janet
  • Joanna
  • Katarzyna
  • Laura
  • Magdalena
  • Minakshi
  • Nena
  • Urszula

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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