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

Twogood, 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 Twogood surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Twogood in America

Twogood is the 72771st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Twogood surname appeared 267 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 Twogood.

We can also compare 2010 data for Twogood 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 Twogood

The surname TWOGOOD is of English origin and dates back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated as a descriptive surname, referring to a person who was perceived as being "good" or virtuous in both word and deed.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire from 1195, which mentions a Richard Twogood. This suggests that the name was already in use by the late 12th century, likely as a nickname or descriptive surname.

The name is thought to be derived from the Old English words "twa" and "god," which together mean "two good" or "doubly good." This may have been used to distinguish an individual who was considered exceptionally virtuous or upstanding in their community.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various records from different regions of England, including the Court Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1343, which mentions a John Twogood. This indicates that the name had spread to other parts of the country by this time.

One notable figure bearing the surname TWOGOOD was William Twogood, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the 16th century. Records show that he owned properties in Gloucestershire and was involved in the wool trade.

Another individual of note was Robert Twogood, a scholar and clergyman who lived in the late 17th century. He was educated at Oxford University and later became a rector in the Church of England, serving in various parishes across the country.

In the 18th century, a Thomas Twogood gained recognition as a successful businessman and philanthropist in the city of Bristol. He made his fortune through various commercial ventures and donated generously to local causes and charities.

One of the earliest known instances of the name in North America dates back to the late 17th century, when a John Twogood immigrated to the American colonies from England. He settled in Virginia and is recorded as having been a landowner and farmer.

Throughout the centuries, variations in the spelling of the name have emerged, including Twogood, Toogood, and Togood. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies in record-keeping during earlier periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Twogood

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

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

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