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UK surname

Tewari

A surname of Indian origin meaning "belonging to the Tiwari Brahmin caste".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include St. Helens, Ealing and Redbridge.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Tewari is 135 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

122

2016, ranked #27,255

Peak year

2010

135 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 122 in 2016, ranked #27,255.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Tewari surname distribution map

The map shows where the Tewari surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Tewari surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Tewari over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1997 modern 70 #30,618
1998 modern 70 #30,968
1999 modern 75 #30,661
2000 modern 82 #29,922
2001 modern 79 #30,065
2002 modern 85 #29,867
2003 modern 84 #29,978
2004 modern 88 #29,758
2005 modern 100 #28,025
2006 modern 98 #28,621
2007 modern 102 #28,351
2008 modern 106 #28,016
2009 modern 117 #26,927
2010 modern 135 #25,127
2011 modern 131 #25,430
2012 modern 130 #25,559
2013 modern 124 #26,842
2014 modern 135 #25,581
2015 modern 128 #26,356
2016 modern 122 #27,255

Geography

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Where Tewaris are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to St. Helens, Ealing, Redbridge, Solihull and Hounslow. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 St. Helens 023 St. Helens
2 Ealing 022 Ealing
3 Redbridge 032 Redbridge
4 Solihull 016 Solihull
5 Hounslow 016 Hounslow

Forenames

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First names often paired with Tewari

These lists show first names that appear often with the Tewari surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Tewari

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Tewari, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

Nationally, the Tewari surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Tewari household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Young Asian Family Terraces

Within London, Tewari is most associated with areas classed as Young Asian Family Terraces, part of Suburban Asian Communities. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These households with dependent children typically live in terraced housing and are of (non-Chinese) Asian extraction. Individuals with Bangladeshi origins are particularly in evidence. Employment is often in elementary occupations or as process, plant or machine operatives, and part-time work is common. Students are much in evidence.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Tewari is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Tewari falls in decile 9 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

9
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Tewari is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Asian - Indian

This describes the area pattern most associated with Tewari, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Tewari

The surname Tewari is of Indian origin, originating from the northern regions of the country. Its roots can be traced back to ancient Sanskrit, where it is believed to have derived from the word "Tewar," which means a high hill or a mountain.

The earliest records of the name Tewari can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures and historical texts, where it was often associated with individuals or communities residing in the hilly regions of the Himalayas. The name is particularly prevalent in the states of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and parts of Uttar Pradesh.

One of the earliest known references to the name Tewari can be found in the Skanda Purana, a Hindu religious text composed around the 7th century CE. In this text, the name is mentioned in connection with a sage or rishi who lived in the Himalayan region.

The name Tewari has also appeared in various historical records and manuscripts over the centuries. For instance, it is mentioned in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar, which documented the administration and demographics of the Mughal Empire.

Prominent individuals bearing the surname Tewari have left their mark across various fields throughout history. One notable figure is Prem Chand Tewari (1892-1942), a renowned Hindi author and novelist who is considered one of the pioneers of modern Hindi literature. Another eminent personality is Dr. Amaresh Tewari (1920-2005), an acclaimed Indian physicist and a former director of the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre.

Other notable individuals with the surname Tewari include Shiv Shankar Tewari (1857-1938), a renowned scholar and historian who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Indian history and culture, and Jnanendra Nath Tewari (1880-1957), a pioneering Indian geologist and paleontologist.

Additionally, the name Tewari has been associated with various place names and older spellings of place names in the Himalayan region. For example, the town of Tewari in Garhwal district of Uttarakhand is believed to have derived its name from the surname itself.

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FAQ

Tewari surname: questions and answers

How common is the Tewari surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 122 in 2016. That gives Tewari a modern rank of #27,255.

What does the Tewari surname mean?

A surname of Indian origin meaning "belonging to the Tiwari Brahmin caste".

What does the Tewari map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Tewari bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.