Where Does The Last Name Sanwa Come From? ^{nationality or country of origin}

The surname Sanwa (Oriya: ସାନୱ) occurs more in Japan more than any other country or territory. It may be rendered in the variant forms:. For other possible spellings of this surname click here.

How Common Is The Last Name Sanwa? ^{popularity and diffusion}

The surname Sanwa is the 147,082^nd most common surname on a global scale, borne by around 1 in 2,419,504 people. This surname is primarily found in Asia, where 96 percent of Sanwa are found; 93 percent are found in East Asia and 93 percent are found in Nippono-Asia. It is also the 66,632^nd most commonly held first name world-wide, held by 8,814 people.

This surname is most common in Japan, where it is held by 2,811 people, or 1 in 45,480. In Japan it is most common in: Gifu Prefecture, where 13 percent are found, Hyōgo Prefecture, where 13 percent are found and Aomori Prefecture, where 12 percent are found. Aside from Japan this last name exists in 24 countries. It is also common in Nigeria, where 2 percent are found and The DR Congo, where 1 percent are found.

Sanwa Family Population Trend ^{historical fluctuation}

The prevalency of Sanwa has changed through the years. In The United States the number of people bearing the Sanwa last name decreased 75 percent between 1880 and 2014.