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

Twymon, 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 Twymon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Twymon in America

Twymon is the 72105th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Twymon surname appeared 270 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 Twymon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Twymon 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 Twymon

The surname Twymon originated in England during the medieval period, deriving from the Old English words "twi," meaning two, and "man," referring to a person or individual. This name likely originated as a descriptive nickname for someone who was perceived as two-faced or duplicitous in their dealings.

Records indicate that the Twymon surname first appeared in the county of Worcestershire, located in the West Midlands region of England. The earliest recorded instance of this name dates back to the 13th century, where it was spelled as "Twymon" in the Hundred Rolls of Worcestershire from 1273.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Twymon name was John Twymon, who was documented in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327. Another early record is that of William Twymon, mentioned in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield, Yorkshire, in 1379.

The Twymon surname has also been found in various spelling variations throughout history, including Twyman, Twimon, and Twymyn. These variations often reflect regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling practices of the time.

Notably, the Twymon name appeared in the famous Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive record of landholders and their holdings commissioned by William the Conqueror. However, the exact reference and context are unclear, as the Domesday Book covers a vast area and contains numerous names.

Among notable historical figures bearing the Twymon surname were:

1. Sir Richard Twymon (1540-1612), an English merchant and diplomat who served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1597.
2. Thomas Twymon (1601-1675), an English clergyman and academic who served as the Rector of Newbury in Berkshire.
3. Elizabeth Twymon (1670-1744), a renowned English portrait painter active in the early 18th century.
4. John Twymon (1725-1803), a British naval officer who achieved the rank of Vice Admiral and served in several notable battles during the American Revolutionary War.
5. William Twymon (1790-1856), an English architect responsible for designing several prominent buildings in London, including the St. Pancras New Church.

While the Twymon surname is not among the most common in England, it has a rich historical legacy dating back to medieval times and has produced notable figures across various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Twymon

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

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

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