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

Tweh, 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 Tweh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tweh in America

Tweh is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tweh surname appeared 103 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 Tweh.

The history of the last name Tweh

The surname TWEH traces its origins to the small village of Twehgen in the Rhineland region of Germany, which dates back to the 7th century. The name is derived from the Old High German word "twehan," meaning "to quarrel or dispute," suggesting that the original bearer may have been a contentious individual.

During the Middle Ages, the name appeared in various spellings, such as Twehan, Twehen, and Tvehin, in local church records and land registers. One of the earliest recorded instances is found in the Codex Diplomaticus Nassoicus, a collection of historical documents from the county of Nassau, where a certain Hermannus Twehan is mentioned as a witness to a land transaction in 1265.

The TWEH name gained prominence in the 16th century with the rise of Johannes Twehen (1498-1572), a Lutheran theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. His writings and sermons were widely circulated, contributing to the spread of the name across Germany and neighboring regions.

In the 17th century, the TWEH family established a notable presence in the town of Siegen, located in the principality of Nassau-Siegen. Records from this period include several prominent individuals, such as Konrad Tweh (1612-1684), a respected merchant and landowner, and Anna Tweh (1638-1701), a renowned midwife whose expertise was sought after throughout the region.

As the name spread across Europe, it underwent various transformations and adaptations. In the Netherlands, for instance, the name appeared as Tweuw or Tweeuw, while in France, it was recorded as Tveaux or Tvoix. One notable bearer was the Dutch painter Pieter Tweuw (1567-1623), known for his landscapes and genre scenes.

The TWEH name also found its way to England, where it was anglicized to Tew or Tews. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of William Tew (1528-1595), a wealthy merchant and landowner in Gloucestershire. Another notable figure was Thomas Tew (1645-1695), an English pirate who operated in the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean, and was known for his daring exploits and infamous reputation.

Throughout its history, the TWEH surname has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, merchants, and even outlaws. While the name may have originated from a contentious root, it has become a testament to the diversity and resilience of human migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tweh

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

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 Tweh 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.

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

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