Explore the Family Name Altieri
The meaning of Altieri
Italian (mainly southern): from a medieval personal name of ancient Germanic origin, formed with the elements ald ‘old, wise’ + hari ‘army’. It corresponds to French Authier and was probably brought to Sicily by the Normans. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Carmine, Antonio, Domenic, Sal, Vito, Aldo, Amato, Carlo, Carmin, Cosmo, Dante.
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How common is the last name Altieri in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Altieri has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 9174 to 9345, a change of -1.86%. Despite this drop in ranking, the absolute count of people with this surname actually increased by 6.55% during the same period, from 3268 in 2000 to 3482 in 2010. The proportion of individuals named Altieri per 100k population also saw a minor decrease of -2.48%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,174 | #9,345 | -1.86% |
| Count | 3,268 | 3,482 | 6.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.21 | 1.18 | -2.48% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Altieri
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows an interesting shift over the decade. While the majority of individuals with the surname Altieri identified as White in both 2000 and 2010 (93.76% and 90.70% respectively), there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic and Black. The percentage of Altieris identifying as Hispanic grew by 37.79%, from 4.71% in 2000 to 6.49% in 2010. Similarly, the percentage identifying as Black went up significantly from 0.55% in 2000 to 1.67% in 2010, a rise of 203.64%. Those identifying as having two or more races also increased, albeit slightly, from 0.70% to 0.78%. Meanwhile, the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories saw no representation in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.76% | 90.7% | -3.26% |
| Hispanic | 4.71% | 6.49% | 37.79% |
| Black | 0.55% | 1.67% | 203.64% |
| Two or More Races | 0.7% | 0.78% | 11.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.28% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Altieri 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 Altieri is Italian, which comprises 39.7% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (26.6%) and French & German (12.0%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Spanish & Portuguese, Scandinavian, Indigenous American, and Ashkenazi Jewish.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Italian | 39.7% |
| British & Irish | 26.6% |
| French & German | 12.0% |
| Other | 21.7% |
Possible origins of the surname Altieri
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 Altieri 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 | 65.50% |
| Campania, Italy | 63.60% |
| Calabria, Italy | 58.20% |
| Apulia, Italy | 57.30% |
| Abruzzo, Italy | 55.50% |
What Altieri 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 Altieri is R-U152, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-U152 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-P312 and G-Z17887, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Ferri, Izzo, D'Amico, Martinelli, Marchetti, Steinman, Lupo, Pellegrini, Larocca, Alberti.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Altieri surname are: H1, H, T2. 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 Altieri 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.
"Altieri" Surname 48.3%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Light Hair
Hair that is blonde or light brown in color
"Altieri" Surname 35.7%
23andMe Users 50.5%
Habits
Kinesthetic Learner
Preferring to learn and process information through hands-on activities, practical experiences, and active engagement.
"Altieri" Surname 75.0%
23andMe Users 61.5%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Altieri" Surname 18.4%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Altieri?
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 Altieri are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition