Explore the Family Name Taiwo
The meaning of Taiwo
West African (Nigeria): from the Yoruba personal name Táíwò, a shortened form of Yoruba tó̩ ayé wò ‘one who tastes the world first’, a circumstance name traditionally bestowed on the elder of twins.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Taiwo in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Taiwo has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 58,692nd in popularity with a count of 323. By 2010, it had risen to the 37,029th position with a count of 603, marking an impressive growth of approximately 87%. The proportion per 100k also saw an uptick from 0.12 to 0.2 during the same time period, showing a change of about 67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,692 | #37,029 | 36.91% |
| Count | 323 | 603 | 86.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.2 | 66.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Taiwo
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the surname Taiwo is most commonly found within the Black community, experiencing a slight rise from 92.26% in 2000 to 95.52% in 2010. The Hispanic community saw a small decrease of 14.19% during the same decade. There were negligible changes within the Asian/Pacific Islander and White communities, both starting from 0% in 2000 but registering 0.83% and 1% respectively in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native community showed no connection to the Taiwo surname in either year. Lastly, those identifying with two or more races dropped substantially from 4.33% to 1.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 92.26% | 95.52% | 3.53% |
| Two or More Races | 4.33% | 1.33% | -69.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 1.33% | -14.19% |
| White | 0% | 1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.83% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |