Explore the Family Name Twardy
The meaning of Twardy
Polish: nickname for an obstinate or severe person, from twardy ‘hard’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Bronislaw, Mariusz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Twardy in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Twardy" has maintained its popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 54,766th most common surname in the United States. By 2010, it had slightly slipped to the 55,255th spot, marking a mere -0.89% change. The actual count of individuals with this last name increased by a modest 5.68%, going from 352 to 372 between the two census years. Interestingly, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.13, indicating a stable presence of this surname within the overall population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,766 | #55,255 | -0.89% |
| Count | 352 | 372 | 5.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Twardy
On the ethnic identity front, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the vast majority of people with the surname "Twardy" identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, accounting for 96.88% and 96.24% respectively, showing a minor decrease of -0.66%. Those identifying with two or more races also decreased by -19.10%, from 1.99% in 2000 to 1.61% in 2010. Notably, the 2010 census saw an appearance of Hispanic ethnicity at 1.88%, where there had been none reported in 2000. The counts for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either zero or suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.88% | 96.24% | -0.66% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.88% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.99% | 1.61% | -19.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |