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

Twyne, 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 Twyne surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Twyne in America

Twyne is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Twyne surname appeared 139 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 Twyne.

We can also compare 2010 data for Twyne 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 Twyne

The surname Twyne is of English origin, with roots tracing back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "twyn," meaning "double" or "twin." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who was a twin or perhaps a reference to a pair or double of something.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Twyne can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where a Robert le Twyne is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already in use by the late 13th century in England.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various historical records, such as the Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1327, where a John Twyne is listed in the county of Sussex. Similarly, in the Subsidy Rolls of 1381, a William Twyne is recorded in Worcestershire.

The Twyne surname is also mentioned in the Visitation of London in 1568, where the family is recorded as being from the county of Cambridgeshire. This record provides details about the family's coat of arms and lineage.

One notable individual with the surname Twyne was Brian Twyne (1542-1644), an English antiquarian and scholar from Cambridgeshire. He was a fellow of Corpus Christi College, Oxford, and wrote several works on the history and antiquities of the university.

Another prominent figure was John Twyne (1501-1581), an English scholar and schoolmaster from Kent. He served as the headmaster of the prestigious Canterbury School and was known for his translations of classical works.

In the 17th century, the name appears in the Hearth Tax Rolls of 1665, with a Thomas Twyne listed in the county of Buckinghamshire. Around this time, variations such as Twyne and Twyn were also recorded.

The Twyne surname has also been associated with various place names in England, such as Twyneham in Dorset and Twyning in Gloucestershire, though the direct connection between these place names and the surname is uncertain.

Throughout history, the Twyne surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, academics, and landowners. While not a particularly common surname, it has persisted over the centuries as a distinct English surname with roots dating back to the Middle Ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Twyne

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

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

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