Explore the Family Name Tutwiler
The meaning of Tutwiler
Americanized form of Swiss German Duttweiler.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tutwiler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Tutwiler has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. The ranking went down by 2.87 percent, moving from rank 29,964 in 2000 to 30,825 in 2010. However, the count of individuals carrying the Tutwiler surname increased slightly by 2.17 percent, with 739 individuals in 2000 and 755 in 2010. The proportion per 100k also saw a minor decrease of 3.7 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,964 | #30,825 | -2.87% |
| Count | 739 | 755 | 2.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.26 | -3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tutwiler
The ethnic identity associated with the Tutwiler surname has also undergone some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased by 5.91 percent, dropping from 76.86 percent to 72.32 percent. Conversely, those identifying as Black or African American saw an increase of 9.19 percent, climbing from 21.11 percent to 23.05 percent. There was a significant increase in the percentage identifying as Hispanic, going up by 150.53 percent, although the total percentage remains relatively small at 2.38 percent in 2010. Additionally, a small percentage began identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or as having two or more races. The percentage identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.86% | 72.32% | -5.91% |
| Black | 21.11% | 23.05% | 9.19% |
| Hispanic | 0.95% | 2.38% | 150.53% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.59% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.66% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |