Explore the Family Name Twarog
The meaning of Twarog
Polish (Twaróg): from twaróg ‘curds, cottage cheese’, an occupational name or a nickname. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Halina, Zbignew.
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How common is the last name Twarog in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Twarog ranked 58,999th in popularity in the year 2000 and slid down to 63,218th by 2010. This represents a decrease in popularity of about 7.15%. The number of people bearing this surname also slightly dipped from 321 in 2000 to 316 in 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 1.56%. The proportion per 100k decreased by 8.33% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,999 | #63,218 | -7.15% |
| Count | 321 | 316 | -1.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Twarog
In terms of ethnicity associated with the Twarog surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly linked to White ethnic identity which increased slightly from 95.95% in 2000 to 96.52% in 2010. Hispanic representation among individuals with this surname saw a minor decline from 3.43% in 2000 to 3.16% in 2010. The surname showed no association with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those identifying with two or more races in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.95% | 96.52% | 0.59% |
| Hispanic | 3.43% | 3.16% | -7.87% |
| 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% |