Explore the Family Name Thwaits
The meaning of Thwaits
English: variant of Thwaites.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Thwaits in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Thwaits" has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Thwaits was ranked 64,186th in terms of popularity and saw a dip to 66,931st in 2010, marking a 4.28% decline. The count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 290 in 2000 to 295 in 2010, a rise of 1.72%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 9.09%, indicating that while the number of individuals with this surname rose, its prevalence relative to other surnames decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,186 | #66,931 | -4.28% |
| Count | 290 | 295 | 1.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thwaits
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Thwaits identify as White. In 2000, a significant 98.97% identified as White, though this figure fell slightly to 94.92% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0% in 2000 to 2.37% in 2010. No data was recorded for individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.97% | 94.92% | -4.09% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.37% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |