Explore the Family Name Twait
The meaning of Twait
1. Americanized form of Norwegian Tveit. 2. Possibly an altered form of English Twaite, a variant of Thwaites.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Twait in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Twait in the United States has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Twait was ranked 57,705th and by 2010, it fell to the 64,054th spot, marking an 11% decrease in ranking. The actual count of individuals with this surname also decreased by about 5.76%, from 330 people in 2000 to 311 in 2010. Similarly, the proportion of Twaits per 100,000 people dropped by 8.33%, indicating a decrease in its prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,705 | #64,054 | -11% |
| Count | 330 | 311 | -5.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Twait
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Twait is primarily White, as per the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, about 98.48% of those with this surname identified as White, and this figure slightly rose to 98.71% in 2010. No significant changes were observed in other ethnicity categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native from 2000 to 2010; they remained at 0%, suggesting that these ethnic identities are either non-existent or suppressed for privacy among people with the surname Twait.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.48% | 98.71% | 0.23% |
| 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% |