Explore the Family Name Twining
The meaning of Twining
English: habitational name from Twyning in Gloucestershire, which was originally named with Old English betwēonan ‘between’ + ēam, dative of ēa ‘river’, with the ending later being assimilated to -ingas ‘inhabitants, people’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Twining in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Twining experienced a slight growth in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname improved from 19,232 to 20,057, marking a drop by 4.29 percent in its ranking. In terms of count, the number of individuals with the Twining surname grew by approximately 2.15%, increasing from 1,305 in 2000 to 1,333 in 2010. However, the proportion of Twinings per 100,000 people decreased slightly, from 0.48 to 0.45, a decline of about 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,232 | #20,057 | -4.29% |
| Count | 1,305 | 1,333 | 2.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.45 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Twining
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Twining, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some changes between 2000 and 2010. Predominantly, the Twining surname is identified as White, though there was a slight decrease in this categorization from 96.86% to 95.80%. The next largest category, "Two or more races," saw a negligible decrease from 1.61% to 1.58%. Meanwhile, the representation of the surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander community increased from 0.46% to 0.68%. The most significant rise was noted in the Hispanic category, which jumped from 0.54% to 1.65%. It's important to note that the categories Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native had no reported occurrences for the Twining surname in both years; any data concerning these categories was suppressed for privacy protection.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.86% | 95.8% | -1.09% |
| Hispanic | 0.54% | 1.65% | 205.56% |
| Two or More Races | 1.61% | 1.58% | -1.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.46% | 0.68% | 47.83% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |