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UK surname

Tiwana

A surname originating from the Tiwana region of Pakistan, held by members of an agricultural tribe.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Sandwell, Wolverhampton and Hounslow.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Tiwana is 387 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

371

2016, ranked #12,561

Peak year

2014

387 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 371 in 2016, ranked #12,561.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Suburban Professionals.

Tiwana surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Tiwana surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Tiwana 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
1997 modern 227 #16,267
1998 modern 243 #15,993
1999 modern 239 #16,268
2000 modern 244 #16,004
2001 modern 245 #15,721
2002 modern 277 #14,764
2003 modern 295 #13,964
2004 modern 281 #14,489
2005 modern 297 #13,916
2006 modern 300 #13,911
2007 modern 320 #13,442
2008 modern 332 #13,207
2009 modern 350 #12,972
2010 modern 366 #12,800
2011 modern 374 #12,464
2012 modern 365 #12,547
2013 modern 382 #12,337
2014 modern 387 #12,299
2015 modern 386 #12,237
2016 modern 371 #12,561

Geography

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Where Tiwanas 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 Sandwell, Wolverhampton, Hounslow, Slough and Warwick. 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 Sandwell 006 Sandwell
2 Wolverhampton 032 Wolverhampton
3 Hounslow 011 Hounslow
4 Slough 012 Slough
5 Warwick 004 Warwick

Forenames

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First names often paired with Tiwana

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Tiwana

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Tiwana, 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

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Suburban Professionals

Nationally, the Tiwana surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Suburban Professionals, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Tiwana household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Employment in this Group is typically in managerial and professional occupations, and education to degree level is common. Residents are typically of working age, many of whom identify with an Indian ethnicity. Households are unlikely to be of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities, and English is not the main language used in some households. This Group is found on the outskirts of most conurbations as well as in the suburbs of some free-standing towns.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Young Asian Family Terraces

Within London, Tiwana 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

Tiwana 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

Tiwana falls in decile 5 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

5
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Tiwana 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 Tiwana, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Tiwana

The surname Tiwana has its origins in the Punjab region of India and Pakistan. It is believed to have originated from the village of Tiwana Malkana, located in the Sargodha District of Punjab, Pakistan. The name is derived from the word "Tiwan," which means "strong" or "powerful" in the Punjabi language.

The earliest recorded use of the surname Tiwana dates back to the 16th century. During this time, the Tiwana clan was a prominent and influential family in the region, known for their military prowess and leadership roles. The Tiwana family played a significant role in the history of the Punjab region, particularly during the Mughal and Sikh empires.

One of the earliest recorded references to the Tiwana surname can be found in the "Ain-i-Akbari," a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This document mentions the Tiwana clan as a powerful and influential group in the region.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Tiwana. One of the most famous was Malik Fateh Khan Tiwana (1725-1785), a prominent military leader and chieftain of the Tiwana clan during the decline of the Mughal Empire. He played a crucial role in establishing the Tiwana family's dominance in the region.

Another prominent figure was Nawab Sir Muhammad Khurshid Ali Khan Tiwana (1871-1937), who served as the Governor of the Punjab Province during the British Raj. He was a respected administrator and played a significant role in the development of the region.

In the 20th century, Malik Ghulam Mustafa Khar Tiwana (1886-1957) was a prominent politician and served as the Prime Minister of Pakistan from 1957 to 1958. He was a member of the Tiwana clan and played a crucial role in the country's early political landscape.

Malik Muhammad Hayat Khan Tiwana (1912-1994) was another notable figure from the Tiwana clan. He served as the Chief Minister of Punjab Province in Pakistan from 1972 to 1975 and played a significant role in the country's political affairs.

Malik Sikander Hayat Khan Tiwana (1944-2011) was a politician and member of the National Assembly of Pakistan. He belonged to the Tiwana clan and was actively involved in the country's political landscape.

The surname Tiwana has a rich history and has been associated with powerful and influential individuals throughout the centuries. Its origins can be traced back to the Punjab region, and it continues to be a prominent surname in both India and Pakistan.

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FAQ

Tiwana surname: questions and answers

How common is the Tiwana surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 371 in 2016. That gives Tiwana a modern rank of #12,561.

What does the Tiwana surname mean?

A surname originating from the Tiwana region of Pakistan, held by members of an agricultural tribe.

What does the Tiwana map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Tiwana 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.