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

Twedt, 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 Twedt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Twedt in America

Twedt is the 21535th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Twedt surname appeared 1,212 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 Twedt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Twedt 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 Twedt

The surname Twedt originated in the German region of Westphalia during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "twet," which means "branch" or "twig." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a distinctive tree or wooded area.

One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Silesiae, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Silesia (modern-day Poland and Czech Republic). The name appears as "Twedt" in a record dated to the 13th century, indicating its presence in the area during that time.

In the 15th century, a man named Hans Twedt was recorded as a prominent merchant and landowner in the town of Münster, located in the historical region of Westphalia. His successful business dealings and landholdings likely contributed to the establishment of the Twedt name in the local area.

During the 16th century, the name Twedt appeared in the Kirchenbücher (church records) of several villages in the Westphalian region, such as Dortmund and Soest. These records often included details about births, marriages, and deaths, providing valuable insights into the presence and spread of the surname.

One notable figure bearing the Twedt name was Johann Twedt, a Lutheran theologian and professor who lived from 1555 to 1624. He taught at the University of Rostock and authored several scholarly works on theology and philosophy, contributing to the intellectual discourse of his time.

Another person of historical significance was Friedrich Twedt, a German military officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars. Born in 1782, he fought in numerous battles against the French forces and was awarded the Iron Cross for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield. He died in 1856.

In the 19th century, the Twedt surname can be found in various records from the German states, including Prussia and Saxony. One example is Carl Twedt, a renowned architect born in 1820 in Berlin. He designed several notable buildings in the city, including the Prussian House of Representatives and the St. Matthäus Church.

While the Twedt name has its roots in Germany, over time, it has spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in the Westphalian region of Germany, where it emerged as a descriptive surname related to trees or wooded areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Twedt

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

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 Twedt 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 Twedt 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 Twedt was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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