Explore the Family Name Andersson
The meaning of Andersson
1. Swedish: patronymic from the personal name Anders, a vernacular form of Andreas. 2. Americanized form of Norwegian, North German, and very rare Danish patronymic Anderssen, a cognate of 1 above. Compare Andersen and Anderson. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Bjorn, Lars, Mats, Lennart, Nils, Per, Anders, Berndt, Hokan, Olle, Sten. German Hans, Kurt, Alfons, Ernst, Gerd, Monika.
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How common is the last name Andersson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Andersson has grown in popularity within the United States over the past decade. As of 2010, the surname ranked 19,646th nationally, a substantial rise from its 2000 rank of 24,083. This represents an 18.42% increase in rank. Additionally, the number of people with the Andersson surname increased by 40.43% to 1,372 in 2010, up from 977 in 2000. The proportion of Anderssons per 100,000 people also grew by 30.56%, indicating that the name is becoming more common.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,083 | #19,646 | 18.42% |
| Count | 977 | 1,372 | 40.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.47 | 30.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Andersson
The ethnic identity associated with the Andersson surname has also seen some shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of Anderssons identify as white, although this percentage decreased slightly from 93.35% in 2000 to 92.20% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Anderssons identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant increase, rising from 2.25% in 2000 to 3.79% in 2010. The proportion of Asian/Pacific Islander Anderssons also increased during this period. Interestingly, there were no individuals with the Andersson surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, these groups made up 0.95% and 0.36% of the Andersson population respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.35% | 92.2% | -1.23% |
| Hispanic | 2.25% | 3.79% | 68.44% |
| Two or More Races | 2.35% | 1.6% | -31.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.02% | 1.09% | 6.86% |
| Black | 0% | 0.95% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.36% | 0% |
Andersson 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 Andersson is Scandinavian, which comprises 47.2% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (16.2%) and French & German (11.4%). Additional ancestries include Finnish, Eastern European, Spanish & Portuguese, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Italian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Scandinavian | 47.2% |
| British & Irish | 16.2% |
| French & German | 11.4% |
| Other | 25.2% |
Possible origins of the surname Andersson
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 Andersson have recent ancestry locations in Sweden and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Skane County, Sweden | 68.30% |
| Vastra Gotaland County, Sweden | 67.30% |
| Stockholm County, Sweden | 66.30% |
| Varmland County, Sweden | 60.40% |
| Dalarna County, Sweden | 56.40% |
What Andersson 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 Andersson is R-Z282, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-Z282 is descended from haplogroup R-M420. Other common haplogroups include R-M417 and I-P109, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Oberg, Ericson, Monson, Strand, Lindberg, Johansen, Swenson, Lindquist, Lundgren, Pederson.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Andersson surname are: N, H1, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M420Your 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 Andersson 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.
"Andersson" Surname 31.0%
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.
"Andersson" Surname 18.8%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Andersson" Surname 19.5%
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.
"Andersson" Surname 12.5%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Andersson?
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 Andersson are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition