2010
#130,610
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 130
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Twohearts
A compound surname denoting someone with two hearts or a contradictory nature.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 154 Americans carry the last name Twohearts. That puts it at #131,805 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,225,678 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Twohearts surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
154
1 in 2,225,678
Census rank
#131,805
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
134
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 134 bearers of the surname Twohearts in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 131805th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Twohearts, the largest self-reported group is American Indian/Alaska Native at 87.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.0%) and White (3.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Twohearts
The surname "TWOHEARTS" is an English name that originated in the early medieval period, likely in the 12th or 13th century. It is believed to have its roots in the northern counties of England, particularly in areas like Yorkshire and Northumberland. The name is derived from the Old English words "twa" meaning "two" and "heorte" meaning "heart," suggesting that the original bearer of the surname may have had some symbolic or heraldic association with two hearts.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, which mentions a Robert Twohearts from Lincolnshire. The name also appears in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in 1315, referring to a John Twohearts. These early records indicate that the name was established and in use during the Middle Ages.
In the 14th century, there are references to a William Twohearts who was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of York. He is mentioned in the York Corpus Christi Guild records of 1349 and is believed to have played a significant role in the city's trade and commerce during that period.
Another notable figure bearing the Twohearts surname was Sir Thomas Twohearts (c. 1420 - 1489), a knight and military commander who served under King Edward IV during the Wars of the Roses. He was known for his bravery and loyalty to the Yorkist cause and was awarded lands and titles for his service.
In the 16th century, the Twohearts family had established a presence in the county of Northamptonshire. Records from the Northamptonshire parish registers mention a Richard Twohearts (c. 1530 - 1595) who was a prominent landowner and local official in the village of Brixworth.
During the English Civil War in the 17th century, a Captain John Twohearts (c. 1610 - 1676) fought on the Parliamentarian side and was noted for his leadership and valor in several battles against the Royalist forces. He later settled in the town of Stratford-upon-Avon and is recorded in the local parish records.
The surname "TWOHEARTS" has a rich history dating back to the medieval period in England, with its origins likely stemming from symbolic or heraldic associations. While not as widely distributed as some other English surnames, it has been carried by notable individuals throughout history, including merchants, knights, landowners, and military leaders.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Twohearts
Among Census respondents with the surname Twohearts, the largest self-reported group is American Indian/Alaska Native at 87.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.0%) and White (3.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Twohearts bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Twohearts surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- American Indian and Alaska Native87.3% · 117
- Two or more races6.0% · 8
- White3.0% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino3.0% · 4
- Black or African American0.7% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Twohearts
Twohearts appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#131,805
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 134
+4 bearers (+3.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,195 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #130,610 | 130 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #131,805 | 134 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.1%) | Down 1,195 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Twohearts surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #130,610 | #131,805 | -0.9% |
| Count | 130 | 134 | 3.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 12.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Twohearts bearers went from 130 to 134 (+3.1% change). The surname moved down 1,195 positions in the national ranking, going from #130,610 to #131,805.
FAQ
Twohearts surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Twohearts?
Name Census estimates that about 154 living Americans carry the surname Twohearts. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,225,678 residents.
How common is Twohearts?
Twohearts ranks #131,805 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 134 people with the surname Twohearts. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (154), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Twohearts.
Has Twohearts become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Twohearts went from 130 recorded bearers to 134. That is an increase of 4 (+3.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #130,610 to #131,805.
What does the Census say about the background of Twohearts?
Among Census respondents with the surname Twohearts, the largest self-reported group is American Indian/Alaska Native at 87.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.0%) and White (3.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
American Indian/Alaska Native is the largest self-reported group for the surname Twohearts in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.3% (117 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Twohearts appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are American Indian/Alaska Native (87.3%), Two or More Races (6.0%), White (3.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Twohearts (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Twohearts mean?
A compound surname denoting someone with two hearts or a contradictory nature. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Twohearts (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Twohearts?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Twohearts on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.