Explore the Family Name Twyman
The meaning of Twyman
English (Kent): perhaps a metathesized form of Twynam, a habitational name from Twinehame in Sussex or Twinham (now Christchurch) in Hampshire.
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How common is the last name Twyman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Twyman saw a slight decrease in popularity over the span of a decade, moving from 10,426th place in 2000 to 10,531st in 2010 - a decrease of 1.01%. Despite this fall in ranking, the actual count of people with the Twyman surname increased by 7.59% during the same period, from 2831 individuals in 2000 to 3046 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with the Twyman surname per 100,000 people also showed a minor decrease of 1.9%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,426 | #10,531 | -1.01% |
| Count | 2,831 | 3,046 | 7.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.05 | 1.03 | -1.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Twyman
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals an increase in diversity among those bearing the surname Twyman from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of Twymans identifying as having Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity rose by 32%, and those identifying with two or more races saw an increase of 71.33%. The Hispanic population also saw significant growth, increasing by 95.42%. In contrast, the proportion of White Twymans dropped by nearly 7%, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by a substantial 67.35%. The Black population with the Twyman surname remained relatively stable, seeing a minimal increase of 0.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 48.78% | 48.92% | 0.29% |
| White | 46.24% | 43.01% | -6.99% |
| Two or More Races | 2.93% | 5.02% | 71.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 2.56% | 95.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.25% | 0.33% | 32% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.49% | 0.16% | -67.35% |