Explore the Family Name Tweeten
The meaning of Tweeten
Altered form of Norwegian Tveten, a variant of Tveit.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tweeten in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Tweeten has seen a notable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 73,154 in terms of overall popularity, but by 2010, the rank had risen to 68,122, indicating an upswing of 6.88%. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing the surname increased by 17% during this period, moving from 247 to 289. There was also a slight rise in the proportion per 100K people holding the Tweeten surname, which moved from 0.09 to 0.1, seeing an 11.11% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,154 | #68,122 | 6.88% |
| Count | 247 | 289 | 17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tweeten
Analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the Tweeten surname, it's apparent that there are shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly all (97.98%) of those carrying the Tweeten surname identified as White. By 2010, while still the dominant ethnic group, this percentage had slightly decreased to 94.81%, marking a change of -3.24%. Interestingly, in 2010, a small percentage (3.11%) of individuals with the Tweeten surname identified their ethnicity as Asian/Pacific Islander, a category not represented in the 2000 data. No individuals with the surname Tweeten identified as having two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.98% | 94.81% | -3.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.11% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |