Explore the Family Name Albano
The meaning of Albano
Italian: 1. from the personal name Albano (from Latin Albanus; see Alban). 2. habitational name from any of the places called Albano, for example near Rome, Potenza, and Bergamo, or for someone from a place called Alba (from an adjectival form of the placename), of which there are various examples. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Salvatore, Antonio, Mario, Alfonso, Jose, Angelo, Sal, Carmine, Emilio, Vito, Adriana, Americo, Canio, Cosmo, Crescenzo, Gennaro, Pasquale. Spanish Carlos, Elvira, Imelda, Amado.
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How common is the last name Albano in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Albano' showed slight changes in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 5,819, while in 2010, it was placed slightly lower at 5,889, marking a decrease of 1.2%. However, the count of people carrying this surname increased from 5,440 to 5,860 during the same period, which is a 7.72% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a small dip from 2.02 to 1.99, indicating a -1.49% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,819 | #5,889 | -1.2% |
| Count | 5,440 | 5,860 | 7.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.02 | 1.99 | -1.49% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Albano
The ethnicity associated with the surname 'Albano' has also seen some shifts, according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. Most notably, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black has seen a substantial increase of 250%, albeit from a very low base of 0.18% in 2000 to 0.63% in 2010. There were also notable increases in the Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic groups, with changes of 8.03% and 35.88% respectively. The percentage of those with two or more ethnic identities rose by 36.54%. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by 4.31%, and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native fell by 29.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.38% | 75.96% | -4.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 15.31% | 16.54% | 8.03% |
| Hispanic | 3.4% | 4.62% | 35.88% |
| Two or More Races | 1.56% | 2.13% | 36.54% |
| Black | 0.18% | 0.63% | 250% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.17% | 0.12% | -29.41% |
Albano 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 Albano is Italian, which comprises 32.4% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (23.1%) and Filipino & Austronesian (12.6%). Additional ancestries include French & German, Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Scandinavian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Italian | 32.4% |
| British & Irish | 23.1% |
| Filipino & Austronesian | 12.6% |
| Other | 32.0% |
Possible origins of the surname Albano
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 Albano have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in Italy, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Sicily, Italy | 55.00% |
| Campania, Italy | 54.50% |
| Calabria, Italy | 51.50% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 51.50% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 51.50% |
What Albano 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 Albano is R-L2, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-L2 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include J-L26 and R-PF7589, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Palumbo, Hudson, Marchese, Day, Gross, Marino, Garofalo, Wagner, Peter, Napolitano.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Albano surname are: H1, H, U5a1. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your 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 Albano 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.
"Albano" Surname 40.4%
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.
"Albano" Surname 44.1%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Albano" Surname 10.0%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Albano" Surname 15.0%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Albano?
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 Albano are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition