Find out how popular the last name Tawil is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Tawil.

Tawil, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Tawil surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tawil in America

Tawil is the 19716th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tawil surname appeared 1,366 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Tawil.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tawil to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Tawil

The surname Tawil is of Arabic origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle East region. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval era, around the 7th to 10th centuries AD.

The word "Tawil" in Arabic translates to "tall" or "long," suggesting that the name may have originally been used as a descriptive term for someone of a tall stature or a person from a particular location with the word "Tawil" in its name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Tawil name can be found in the writings of the renowned Arab historian and geographer, Al-Muqaddasi, who lived from 945 to 1000 AD. He mentioned a village called "Tawil" in his work, which suggests that the name may have been derived from a specific place.

During the 12th century, the Tawil name appeared in various historical records and manuscripts, including the works of the famous Arab philosopher and physician, Averroes (1126-1198 AD), who mentioned individuals with the surname Tawil.

In the 13th century, a prominent scholar and theologian named Ibn Tawil (1188-1265 AD) made significant contributions to Islamic jurisprudence and literature. His works are still studied and referenced today, further solidifying the historical significance of the Tawil name.

Another notable figure bearing the Tawil surname was Abu al-Abbas al-Tawil (1368-1446 AD), a renowned scholar and poet from Granada, Spain. His literary works and poetry have been preserved and celebrated throughout the centuries.

In more recent times, the Tawil name has been associated with several influential individuals, such as Camille Tawil (1902-1944), a Lebanese political activist and writer who played a significant role in the struggle for Lebanese independence from French colonial rule.

While the surname Tawil has its origins in the Middle East, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. The name continues to hold cultural and historical significance, reflecting its deep-rooted Arabic heritage and the contributions of those who have carried it throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tawil

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Tawil.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Tawil was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Tawil has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Tawil was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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