Explore the Family Name Twisdale
The meaning of Twisdale
Probably English (northern): variant of Teesdale.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Twisdale in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Twisdale saw a boost in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname improved from 53,659 in 2000 to 52,383 in 2010, indicating an increase in usage by approximately 2.38%. Additionally, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased by 9.7% during the same period, going from 361 in 2000 to 396 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,659 | #52,383 | 2.38% |
| Count | 361 | 396 | 9.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Twisdale
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Twisdale also underwent some shifts between 2000 and 2010, as evidenced by the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of White individuals with this surname increased by 2.26%, rising from 84.21% to 86.11%. Conversely, there was a slight decrease in the percentage of Black individuals bearing the surname, which fell by 4.81% from 12.47% to 11.87%. There were no changes observed for Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic ethnicities. The percentage of those identifying as Two or more races dropped slightly by 9.35%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a significant drop to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.21% | 86.11% | 2.26% |
| Black | 12.47% | 11.87% | -4.81% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 1.26% | -9.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.39% | 0% | -100% |