Explore the Family Name Twiggs
The meaning of Twiggs
English: patronymic from Twigg.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Twiggs in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Twiggs" has seen minor fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 19,222nd most popular surname, slightly falling to the 19,782nd position by 2010 — a change of -2.91%. However, despite the slight drop in rank, the count of individuals bearing the "Twiggs" name increased by 4.13%, from 1,306 in 2000 to 1,360 in 2010. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also decreased slightly by -4.17% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,222 | #19,782 | -2.91% |
| Count | 1,306 | 1,360 | 4.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.46 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Twiggs
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Twiggs" showed diverse changes between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest increase was noted among those identifying with two or more races, which saw a rise of 61.78%. The Hispanic group also witnessed a significant increase of 39.19%. A minor increase of 0.80% was observed within the Black community. The White majority experienced a modest decrease of -4.11%, while the Asian/Pacific Islander group saw a substantial reduction of -39.34%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native group reflected an increase of 11.72%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.21% | 52.94% | -4.11% |
| Black | 38.59% | 38.9% | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 1.91% | 3.09% | 61.78% |
| Hispanic | 2.22% | 3.09% | 39.19% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.45% | 1.62% | 11.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.61% | 0.37% | -39.34% |