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

Tworek, 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 Tworek surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tworek in America

Tworek is the 35622nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tworek surname appeared 631 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 Tworek.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tworek 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 Tworek

The surname Tworek is of Polish origin, emerging in the 15th century from the region of Greater Poland. It is derived from the Polish word "tworzyć," meaning "to create" or "to form." This suggests the name may have been associated with an occupational surname for a craftsman or artisan.

The earliest recorded instances of the Tworek surname can be traced back to historic documents from the late 15th century in the towns of Poznań and Kalisz. Some variations in spelling include Tworek, Tworczyk, and Twarożek, reflecting regional dialects and differences in scribal transcription.

Notable historical figures bearing the Tworek surname include Jan Tworek (1545-1612), a Polish Catholic priest and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Kraków. Another prominent individual was Stanisław Tworek (1700-1768), a renowned Polish painter known for his religious artwork and frescoes adorning churches throughout Poland.

In the 19th century, Tomasz Tworek (1810-1892) gained recognition as a Polish writer and poet, contributing to the Romantic literary movement in Poland. His works often explored themes of national identity and freedom during the era of Polish partitions.

During the 20th century, Mieczysław Tworek (1925-2002) was a celebrated Polish architect and urban planner, responsible for the design of several iconic buildings and urban developments in Warsaw, Gdańsk, and other major Polish cities.

Aleksandra Tworek (1921-2009) was a Polish resistance fighter during World War II and a member of the Armia Krajowa (Home Army). She played a crucial role in intelligence operations against the Nazi occupation forces and was honored with numerous military decorations for her bravery.

While the Tworek surname has its roots in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins can be traced back to the artisans and craftsmen of medieval Poland, reflecting a rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tworek

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

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

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