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

Twinam, 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 Twinam surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Twinam in America

Twinam is the 111988th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Twinam surname appeared 157 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 Twinam.

We can also compare 2010 data for Twinam 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 Twinam

The surname "Twinam" is believed to have originated in England during the early Middle Ages, with roots tracing back to the Anglo-Saxon era. It is thought to be a locational surname derived from a now-lost place name, potentially formed from the Old English words "twin" meaning "double" or "pair," and "ham" signifying a homestead or village.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, which mentions a landowner named "Twineham" in Sussex. This entry suggests that the name may have originated as a place name before evolving into a hereditary surname.

In the 13th century, records show variations of the name such as "Twinham" and "Twynham" in various parts of England, particularly in the counties of Sussex, Hampshire, and Wiltshire. These early spellings reflect the linguistic transition from Old English to Middle English and the influence of regional dialects.

Notable individuals bearing the surname "Twinam" throughout history include:

1. John Twinam (c. 1620-1685), an English merchant and landowner who settled in Maryland, USA, in the mid-17th century. He was one of the first bearers of the name to arrive in the American colonies.

2. Richard Twinam (1734-1804), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the American Revolutionary War. He rose to the rank of Admiral and was commended for his bravery in several battles.

3. Elizabeth Twinam (1805-1879), a prominent figure in the early women's rights movement in England. She campaigned for women's suffrage and played a key role in organizing the first Women's Rights Convention in 1848.

4. Sir William Twinam (1856-1932), a British industrialist and philanthropist. He founded the Twinam Steel Company and was knighted for his contributions to the industry and charitable works.

5. Mary Twinam (1901-1976), an American author and historian known for her extensive research on the colonial history of Latin America. Her seminal work, "Public Lives, Private Secrets," shed light on the lives of women in colonial Mexico.

While the origins of the surname "Twinam" can be traced back to early medieval England, its bearers have made significant contributions in various fields across different parts of the world throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Twinam

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

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

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