History:

The spread of this surname likely shows how people moved around historically. We can trace this by looking at old records of people moving, whether they were forced to or chose to go. Wars, hunger, or political problems could have scattered families with this surname to new places. On the other hand, people might have moved for better jobs, religious reasons, or personal goals, also spreading this surname. The surname itself might have changed a bit as people interacted with other cultures in their new homes.

Description:

Pahwa: This surname is mainly used by Punjabi Hindus. Its common across many Punjabi Hindu groups, but figuring out the exact sub-group is tough without knowing more about family history. So, while its strongly linked to Punjabi Hindus, narrowing it down further needs more digging.

This surname, Pahwa, might have slightly different spellings. Simple changes like "Pawha" or "Pahwah" could easily happen over time, due to how people spoke or wrote things back then. Its also possible to see it combined with another name, like "Pahwa-Sharma," but thats less common.