Explore the Family Name Andrew
The meaning of Andrew
English and Scottish: from the usual vernacular English form (recorded from the 13th century onward) of the New Testament Greek personal name Andreas. In North America, the English form of the surname has absorbed many cognates from other languages, e.g. Czech Ondřej (see Ondrey) and Albanian Ndreu, and also their patronymics and other derivatives (see examples at Andrews). History: The surname Andrew was first brought to North America from England by Robert Andrew (died 1668), who settled in Boxford, MA.
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How common is the last name Andrew in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Andrew has seen a slight change between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Andrew was ranked as the 2,521st most common surname, with a count of 13,145 people sharing this name. A decade later, in 2010, it had dropped to the 2,617th most popular surname, despite an increase in the count to 13,764 individuals. This represents a decrease in rank by 3.81% but an increase in actual count by 4.71%. The proportion of people named Andrew per 100,000 also decreased by 4.11%, from 4.87 in 2000 to 4.67 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #2,521 | #2,617 | -3.81% |
| Count | 13,145 | 13,764 | 4.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 4.87 | 4.67 | -4.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Andrew
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals interesting trends about the ethnic identity linked to the surname Andrew. It shows that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, though the percentage decreased slightly from 75.79% in 2000 to 71.99% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Asian/Pacific Islander population saw the biggest growth, with an increase of 80.17%, albeit still representing a small portion of the overall population with this surname. There were also notable increases among individuals identifying as Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with increases of 27.55% and 22.93%, respectively. Additionally, those identifying as Black or as belonging to two or more races also increased by 3.86% and 14.19%, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.79% | 71.99% | -5.01% |
| Black | 12.94% | 13.44% | 3.86% |
| Hispanic | 4.32% | 5.51% | 27.55% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.23% | 5.2% | 22.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.16% | 2.09% | 80.17% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 1.77% | 14.19% |
Andrew 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 Andrew is British & Irish, which comprises 50.6% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (22.7%) and Eastern European (4.0%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Italian, Nigerian, Spanish & Portuguese, and Ashkenazi Jewish.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 50.6% |
| French & German | 22.7% |
| Eastern European | 4.0% |
| Other | 22.6% |
Possible origins of the surname Andrew
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 Andrew have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 80.70% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 80.70% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 80.70% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 80.40% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 80.40% |
What Andrew 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 Andrew is R-CTS241, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-CTS241 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-P311 and R-DF88, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: West, Andrews, Harrison, Phillips, Davis, Thomson, Mathews, Walter, Richards, Morris.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Andrew 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 Andrew 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.
"Andrew" Surname 33.7%
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.
"Andrew" Surname 19.2%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Andrew" Surname 26.2%
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.
"Andrew" Surname 19.5%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Andrew?
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 Andrew are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition