Explore the Family Name Tawil
The meaning of Tawil
Arabic and Jewish (mainly the Levant): from a personal name or nickname based on Arabic ṭawīl ‘tall’. Its Arabic bearers are both Muslims and Christians. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Mohamad, Hani, Imad, Jamal, Nabil, Nadir, Ramzi, Ahmad, Amin, Asad, Ayoub, Bassam. Jewish Hyman, Meyer, Nissim, Arye, Hillel, Yigal.
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How common is the last name Tawil in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tawil has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Tawil was ranked as the 21,776th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had jumped to the 19,716th spot—a 9.46% increase. The count of individuals carrying this surname also increased from 1,114 in 2000 to 1,366 in 2010, signifying a 22.62% rise. Additionally, the proportion of people named Tawil per 100,000 residents grew by 12.2% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,776 | #19,716 | 9.46% |
| Count | 1,114 | 1,366 | 22.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.46 | 12.2% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tawil
When looking at the ethnicity of those with the surname Tawil based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, we see some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those with this surname identify as White, a proportion that grew slightly from 88.51% in 2000 to 90.56% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Tawils who identify with two or more races decreased significantly from 7.00% to 2.34%. There was also an increase in the number of Tawils identifying as Hispanic—from 3.77% in 2000 to 6.00% in 2010. Additionally, while no Tawils identified as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, by 2010 there was a small population (0.59%) that identified as Black. No changes were observed among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.51% | 90.56% | 2.32% |
| Hispanic | 3.77% | 6% | 59.15% |
| Two or More Races | 7% | 2.34% | -66.57% |
| Black | 0% | 0.59% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |