Explore the Family Name Twiner
The meaning of Twiner
English: occupational name for a maker of thread or twine, an agent derivative of Old English twīnen ‘to twine’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Twiner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Twiner saw a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 79,958th to 81,458th, a change of -1.88%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.98%, from 221 in 2000 to 232 in 2010. The proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.08 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,958 | #81,458 | -1.88% |
| Count | 221 | 232 | 4.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Twiner
Ethnicity data for the surname Twiner from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that individuals identifying as White held the overwhelming majority in both 2000 and 2010, with 97.29% and 94.83% respectively, showing a slight decrease over the decade. There were no recorded Twiners identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Additionally, there was no record of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.29% | 94.83% | -2.53% |
| 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% |