Explore the Family Name Azevedo
The meaning of Azevedo
1. Portuguese: topographic name for someone whose dwelling was by a clump of holly bushes (see Acevedo). Compare Asevedo. 2. Jewish (Sephardic): adoption of the Portuguese surname (see 1 above) at the moment of conversion to Roman Catholicism. After the return to Judaism (generations later), some descendants retained the name their families used as Catholics. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Jose, Mario, Fernando, Carlos, Alberto, Luis, Adelino, Alvarino, Alvaro, Anselmo, Claudio. Portuguese Joao, Paulo, Agostinho, Joaquim, Aderito, Albano, Damiao, Duarte, Guilherme, Henrique, Ligia, Marcio.
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How common is the last name Azevedo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Azevedo grew from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was the 5,974th most common surname with a count of 5,307 occurrences, equating to approximately 1.97 people per 100k. By 2010, it had moved up to the 5,762nd position with 6,014 instances, increasing its proportion to about 2.04 individuals per 100k. This represents an overall growth of 3.55% in its rank and a significant 13.32% increase in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,974 | #5,762 | 3.55% |
| Count | 5,307 | 6,014 | 13.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.97 | 2.04 | 3.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Azevedo
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Predominantly associated with White ethnicity (78.90% in 2000 and 80.86% in 2010), the surname saw a minor increase of 2.48%. The Hispanic association also rose from 11.78% to 13.42%, marking a 13.92% change. Interestingly, the Black ethnicity saw a substantial jump of 226.67%, albeit from a small base of 0.30% to 0.98%. Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities also saw rises of 46.85% and 14.71% respectively. However, there was a marked decrease of 67.82% in the association with two or more races, falling from 7.24% to 2.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.9% | 80.86% | 2.48% |
| Hispanic | 11.78% | 13.42% | 13.92% |
| Two or More Races | 7.24% | 2.33% | -67.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.11% | 1.63% | 46.85% |
| Black | 0.3% | 0.98% | 226.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.68% | 0.78% | 14.71% |
Azevedo 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 Azevedo is Spanish & Portuguese, which comprises 49.8% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (20.4%) and French & German (10.4%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Indigenous American, Scandinavian, Eastern European, and Ashkenazi Jewish.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Spanish & Portuguese | 49.8% |
| British & Irish | 20.4% |
| French & German | 10.4% |
| Other | 19.3% |
Possible origins of the surname Azevedo
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 Azevedo have recent ancestry locations in Portugal and United Kingdom.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Madeira, Portugal | 66.80% |
| Azores, Portugal | 66.80% |
| Aveiro District, Portugal | 64.20% |
| Lisbon, Portugal | 63.70% |
| Porto District, Portugal | 57.50% |
What Azevedo 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 Azevedo is R-P311, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-P311 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-Z225 and R-CTS241, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Nunes, Pereira, Ribeiro, Machado, Soares, Medeiros, Vieira, Teixeira, Matos, Amaral.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Azevedo surname are: H, H1, C1. 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 Azevedo 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.
"Azevedo" Surname 39.4%
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.
"Azevedo" Surname 42.6%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Azevedo" Surname 22.9%
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.
"Azevedo" Surname 14.2%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Azevedo?
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 Azevedo are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition