Explore the Family Name Tworek
The meaning of Tworek
Polish: from a pet form of the personal name Tworzyjan, an old Polish variant of Florian. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Boguslaw, Urszula.
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How common is the last name Tworek in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Tworek has seen slight fluctuations over a decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it held the rank of 34,904 in terms of popularity and slightly dropped to 35,622 by 2010, marking a -2.06% change. The count of individuals with this surname increased from 612 to 631 between 2000 and 2010, recording a 3.1% rise. However, the proportion per 100,000 people declined from 0.23 to 0.21 during the same period, indicating an -8.7% shift.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,904 | #35,622 | -2.06% |
| Count | 612 | 631 | 3.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tworek
As for the ethnic identity of people with the Tworek surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is most commonly found among those who identify as White. This group accounted for 99.51% in 2000 which slightly decreased to 96.83% in 2010, a change of -2.69%. In 2010, a new representation appeared among those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, accounting for 1.27% and 0.95% respectively. There were no reported changes for those identifying as Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.51% | 96.83% | -2.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.95% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |