Explore the Family Name Tweddle
The meaning of Tweddle
English (northern) and Scottish: habitational name from Tweeddale, named from the Tweed river (which is of uncertain etymology) + Old Norse dalr ‘valley’. See also Tweed.
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How common is the last name Tweddle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Tweddle has seen an increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Tweddle ranked 103,706 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it moved up to rank 88,020, a change of approximately 15.13%. The count of individuals carrying this surname also increased by 31.87%, from 160 people in 2000 to 211 people in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of the Tweddle surname per 100,000 people rose by about 16.67% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #103,706 | #88,020 | 15.13% |
| Count | 160 | 211 | 31.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.07 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tweddle
In terms of ethnic identity, the Tweddle surname shows different percentages for 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In both years, no instances of the surname were found among Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaskan Native, Black, or those identifying with two or more races. However, the percentage of individuals with this surname who identified as White decreased slightly, from 91.25% in 2000 to 86.26% in 2010, a change of -5.47%. On the other hand, the surname saw a significant increase within the Hispanic community, rising from 5.63% in 2000 to 11.85% in 2010, a change of 110.48%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.25% | 86.26% | -5.47% |
| Hispanic | 5.63% | 11.85% | 110.48% |
| 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% |