Explore the Family Name Allard
The meaning of Allard
1. English: from a Middle English personal name, Alard, Adelard, Aylard, or Elard. The former two names are usually of native English origin, from Old English Æthelheard, composed of the elements æthel ‘noble’ + heard ‘hard, bold’. Alternatively, the surname may be of continental origin, from an ancient Germanic name (see 2 below), which developed in Old French to Alard, and in Middle Dutch to Adelaert and Alaert. The continental names were used in post-Conquest England by Normans and Flemings. Later development of -ard to -ett and -att in surnames means that these personal names may also lie behind some examples of e.g. Allatt and Hallett. 2. French: from the medieval personal name Alard, from ancient Germanic Adelhard, composed of the elements adal ‘noble’ + hard ‘hardy’. Compare Allar, Allor, Allord, and Allore. History: The surname Allard was probably first brought to North America by François Allard from Normandy, France, who is documented in Quebec City, QC, in 1671. Some characteristic forenames: French Gilles, Andre, Emile, Normand, Marcel, Alain, Armand, Gaston, Pierre, Antoine, Benoit, Fernand.
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How common is the last name Allard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Allard surname has experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname fell by 4.75% from 3392 in 2000 to 3553 in 2010. However, the actual count of individuals with the Allard surname increased by 4.04%, with 9,657 recorded instances in 2000 and 10,047 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also slightly decreased by 4.75% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #3,392 | #3,553 | -4.75% |
| Count | 9,657 | 10,047 | 4.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 3.58 | 3.41 | -4.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Allard
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Allard surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census, several changes occurred between 2000 and 2010. For those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, there was an increase of 57.63%. Individuals identifying with two or more races saw an increase of 23.84%. People with the Allard surname who identified as White saw a slight decrease of 1.82%, while those identifying as Hispanic experienced an increase of 49.32%. There was also an increase of 26.53% for those identifying as Black. Meanwhile, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with the Allard surname decreased by 8.06%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.65% | 90.96% | -1.82% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 2.18% | 49.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 2.13% | 23.84% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.11% | 1.94% | -8.06% |
| Black | 1.47% | 1.86% | 26.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.59% | 0.93% | 57.63% |
Allard 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 Allard is British & Irish, which comprises 40.9% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (34.7%) and Eastern European (6.1%). Additional ancestries include Spanish & Portuguese, Italian, Scandinavian, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 40.9% |
| French & German | 34.7% |
| Eastern European | 6.1% |
| Other | 18.4% |
Possible origins of the surname Allard
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 Allard have recent ancestry locations in United Kingdom and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 75.20% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 75.20% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 74.80% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 74.20% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 73.80% |
What Allard 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 Allard 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 R-U152 and R-CTS241, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Crossman, Cash, Granger, Ramey, Jolley, Ault, Stump, Carver, Upton, Lance.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Allard surname are: H1, T2b, H. 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 Allard 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.
"Allard" Surname 36.7%
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.
"Allard" Surname 19.4%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Allard" Surname 22.7%
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.
"Allard" Surname 20.5%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Allard?
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 Allard are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition