Explore the Family Name Tway
The meaning of Tway
Possibly English or Irish, unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tway in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tway has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 70,679 with a count of 258, reflecting a proportion per 100k of 0.1. However, by 2010, its rank had improved to 58,735 with an increased count of 345, adjusting the proportion per 100k to 0.12. This represents a positive change of 16.9 in ranking and an impressive 33.72 growth in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #58,735 | 16.9% |
| Count | 258 | 345 | 33.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.12 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tway
In terms of ethnicity, the census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White with the surname Tway decreased from 94.19% in 2000 to 71.01% in 2010, marking a significant change of -24.61%. Remarkably, there were no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander descent with this surname in 2000, but by 2010, they made up 24.64% of the Tways. Additionally, the percentage of individuals from two or more races also increased slightly from 2.71% to 3.19%. There were no recorded changes for those self-identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.19% | 71.01% | -24.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 24.64% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.71% | 3.19% | 17.71% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |