Explore the Family Name Twohig
The meaning of Twohig
Irish (County Cork): shortened form of O’Twohig, an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Tuathaigh (see Toohey). Some characteristic forenames: Irish Declan.
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How common is the last name Twohig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Twohig has seen some changes in popularity over the years. In 2000, Twohig was ranked 26,125 in terms of popularity and this number slightly increased to 26,727 in 2010, marking a decrease in popularity by 2.3%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 881 to 911 during the same period, a growth of 3.41%. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 6.06% from 0.33 to 0.31 between these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,125 | #26,727 | -2.3% |
| Count | 881 | 911 | 3.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.31 | -6.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Twohig
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Twohig also evolved between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, though this percentage slightly decreased from 97.39% in 2000 to 96.71% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw an increase from 0.57% to 0.77%, while those identifying with two or more races decreased from 1.36% to 0.88%. The census data also showed a new emergence of Hispanic ethnicity within this surname, going from 0% in 2000 to 1.54% in 2010. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.39% | 96.71% | -0.7% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 0.88% | -35.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.57% | 0.77% | 35.09% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |