Explore the Family Name Abdo
The meaning of Abdo
1. Muslim: variant of Abdu. 2. Assyrian/Chaldean: from a variant of the Syriac personal name ʿAbdā ‘servant, slave’. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Ali, Ayman, Hatem, Samir, Wael, Farid, Fouad, Kamal, Mohamad, Mohamed, Mohammed, Nasir.
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How common is the last name Abdo in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Abdo' saw a significant rise between 2000 and 2010. It jumped from a rank of 15,078 in 2000 to 13,440 in 2010, marking an increase of approximately 10.86 percent. The number of individuals with this last name also increased during this period, from 1,795 people in 2000 to 2,266 in 2010 — an increase of 26.24 percent. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with the surname 'Abdo' per 100,000 people grew by about 14.93 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,078 | #13,440 | 10.86% |
| Count | 1,795 | 2,266 | 26.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.67 | 0.77 | 14.93% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Abdo
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Abdo', the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals an interesting shift in the decade from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of Abdo's identifying as white remained relatively stable, with a slight increase from 74.43 percent to 74.76 percent. The Hispanic representation also saw a mild increase of 8.22 percent. Notably, the Black community within the Abdo surname nearly doubled in size, increasing by 94.09 percent. Meanwhile, the proportions identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 20.90 percent and 6.53 percent respectively. The most striking change was seen in those identifying with two or more races, which dropped by 48.39 percent over the course of the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.43% | 74.76% | 0.44% |
| Black | 4.57% | 8.87% | 94.09% |
| Hispanic | 7.3% | 7.9% | 8.22% |
| Two or More Races | 9.92% | 5.12% | -48.39% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.45% | 2.29% | -6.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.34% | 1.06% | -20.9% |
Abdo ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Abdo is Levantine, which comprises 32.0% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (16.3%) and French & German (7.3%). Additional ancestries include Iranian, Caucasian & Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Spanish & Portuguese, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Levantine | 32.0% |
| British & Irish | 16.3% |
| French & German | 7.3% |
| Other | 44.4% |
Possible origins of the surname Abdo
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Abdo have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in Lebanon, and Syria.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Beirut Governorate, Lebanon | 56.40% |
| Mount Lebanon Governorate, Lebanon | 50.90% |
| Beqaa Governorate, Lebanon | 50.90% |
| North Governorate, Lebanon | 49.10% |
| South Governorate, Lebanon | 45.50% |
What Abdo haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Abdo is O-F2415, which is predominantly found among people with East Asian & Indigenous American ancestry. Haplogroup O-F2415 is descended from haplogroup O-M1359. Other common haplogroups include E-M183 and O-F2859, which are predominantly found among people with European and East Asian & Indigenous American ancestry.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Abdo surname are: N, H, T2. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins O-M1359
Your paternal lineage may be linked to the Cham
One of the many populations harboring members of haplogroup O1b1a1a1a1 is the Cham ethnic group, a group of people who speak Austronesian languages in Mainland Southeast Asia. Austronesian languages make up a language family that is extremely large and widespread, comprising over 350 million people on islands such as Madagascar, Easter Island, and many others. However, Austronesian languages are less common on mainland Asia, with a notable exception being the Chamic language. Research suggests that ancestors of the Cham people migrated from Southeast Asian islands to the mainland around the year 500 BCE, and that early Cham populations quickly began mixing with indigenous southern Vietnamese populations. As a result, the Chamic language now has words that were borrowed from languages spoken by indigenous Vietnamese people. It is likely that an ancestral Kinh population was one of the populations that mixed with the Cham people shortly after their migration to mainland Asia.
Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Abdo have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Abdo" Surname 43.8%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Abdo" Surname 26.3%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Kinesthetic Learner
Preferring to learn and process information through hands-on activities, practical experiences, and active engagement.
"Abdo" Surname 38.5%
23andMe Users 61.5%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Abdo?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Abdo are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition