Explore the Family Name Twite
The meaning of Twite
1. English (Norfolk): variant of Thwaite; see Thwaites. 2. Irish: variant of Tuite. 3. Americanized form af Norwegian Tveit.
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How common is the last name Twite in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Twite" slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Twite was ranked as the 47,120th most common surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to 47,791st place. That's a -1.42% change in rank. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.48% from 424 people in 2000 to 443 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by -6.25%, from 0.16 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,120 | #47,791 | -1.42% |
| Count | 424 | 443 | 4.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Twite
As for its ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts over the decade. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded individuals with the Twite surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Those identifying as White comprised the majority of Twites, though this percentage slightly decreased from 97.17% in 2000 to 94.81% in 2010. The Hispanic population of Twites saw a slight increase in this period, rising from 1.65% to 1.81%. Moreover, there was a new addition to the Black community with the Twite surname in 2010, something that wasn't registered in the 2000 Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.17% | 94.81% | -2.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 1.81% | 9.7% |
| Black | 0% | 1.35% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |