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

Twohearts, 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 Twohearts surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Twohearts in America

Twohearts is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Twohearts surname appeared 130 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 Twohearts.

The history of the last name 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.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Twohearts

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

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

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