Explore the Family Name Tweten
The meaning of Tweten
Altered form of Norwegian Tveten, a variant of Tveit. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Selmer, Hjalmer, Obert.
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How common is the last name Tweten in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Tweten has slightly decreased over the decade from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 36,531 in 2000, it fell to 37,341 in 2010, signifying a decline of 2.22%. On the other hand, the actual count of individuals with this surname modestly increased by 3.29%, from 578 in 2000 to 597 in 2010. However, its proportion per 100,000 people dipped by 4.76% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,531 | #37,341 | -2.22% |
| Count | 578 | 597 | 3.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tweten
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the name Tweten, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. Predominantly, the surname is associated with White ethnicity, accounting for 93.97% in 2010, down from 97.23% in 2000. The presence of the Tweten name among those identifying as two or more races grew significantly by 109.62%, while its occurrence within the Hispanic community saw an even greater surge of 131.03%. Notably, the American Indian and Alaskan Native community saw a rise of 34.48% in the use of the surname. The surname was not found among those of Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnicity in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.23% | 93.97% | -3.35% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 2.18% | 109.62% |
| Hispanic | 0.87% | 2.01% | 131.03% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.87% | 1.17% | 34.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |