About Thwaits
The surname Thwaits is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "thveit," meaning a clearing or piece of land that has been cleared for cultivation. It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or owned such a cleared piece of land. Over time, the spelling of the surname has evolved to Thwaits, and variations such as Thwaites and Thwaytes can also be found.
The surname Thwaits is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Thwaits based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Thwaits is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Thwaits in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Thwaits using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.