Explore the Family Name Tawes
The meaning of Tawes
Possibly an altered form of English Dawes 1 or of German Däwes (see Dawes 2) or Tewes.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tawes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tawes has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 64,572, but by 2010, it had dropped to 65,244, representing a change of -1.04%. The number of people with this surname, however, increased from 288 to 304, showing a growth of 5.56% during that decade. Nonetheless, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased from 0.11 to 0.1, corresponding to a decline of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,572 | #65,244 | -1.04% |
| Count | 288 | 304 | 5.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tawes
When it comes to ethnicity, the census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Tawes surname identified as White both in 2000 (98.61%) and 2010 (97.37%). This represents a slight decrease of 1.26% over the ten years. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of these years. Similarly, none reported having two or more races. The changes in ethnic identity for the Tawes surname are based on the data provided by the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.61% | 97.37% | -1.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |