Explore the Family Name Twedt
The meaning of Twedt
Norwegian: variant of Tvedt. The surname Twedt is very rare in Norway. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Egil, Thor.
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How common is the last name Twedt in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Twedt has seen a slight decline in recent years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 20,854th most common surname, whereas by 2010 it had fallen to the 21,535th spot. This represents a drop in rank of around 3.27%. Despite this decrease in rank, the actual number of people bearing the surname Twedt increased from 1,177 in 2000 to 1,212 in 2010, a growth of approximately 2.97%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease from 0.44 in 2000 to 0.41 in 2010, suggesting a relative drop in popularity overall.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,854 | #21,535 | -3.27% |
| Count | 1,177 | 1,212 | 2.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.41 | -6.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Twedt
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Twedt identify as White. This demographic represented 96.69% of all Twedts in 2000, and though it dropped slightly to 95.38% in 2010, it still remained the dominant ethnicity. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also decreased over this period from 1.78% to 1.32%. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, jumping from 0.59% in 2000 to 1.82% in 2010. Additionally, a small percentage (0.83%) identified as Black in 2010, a category that reported no representation in 2000. No data was reported for those identifying as two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.69% | 95.38% | -1.35% |
| Hispanic | 0.59% | 1.82% | 208.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.78% | 1.32% | -25.84% |
| Black | 0% | 0.83% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |