Explore the Family Name Twigger
The meaning of Twigger
English: occupational name from an unrecorded Middle English word twigger, an agent derivative of twig(ge) ‘twig, osier branch’. Osier branches were used in basketwork and wickerwork.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Twigger in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Twigger saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 101,157th most common surname, but by 2010 had fallen to 104,602nd place – a decrease of 3.41%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased slightly in the same period, from 165 to 171, marking a growth of 3.64%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #101,157 | #104,602 | -3.41% |
| Count | 165 | 171 | 3.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Twigger
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Twigger has remained largely unchanged over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 92.12% of individuals bearing the name identified as White, and this figure rose to 94.74% in 2010 - an increase of 2.84%. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying as two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.12% | 94.74% | 2.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |