Explore the Family Name Twichell
The meaning of Twichell
English: variant of Twitchell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Twichell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Twichell saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 43,058 but fell to 46,037 in 2010, marking a 6.92% change. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly from 473 in 2000 to 463 in 2010, a drop of 2.11%. Similarly, the proportion of this surname per 100k people dipped 11.11% from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,058 | #46,037 | -6.92% |
| Count | 473 | 463 | -2.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Twichell
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Twichell is predominantly White, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.46% of those with this surname identified as White, and this number slightly increased to 98.06% by 2010. There was a small percentage (1.48%) that identified as Hispanic in 2000, however, this dropped to 0% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.46% | 98.06% | 0.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |