Explore the Family Name Baran
The meaning of Baran
1. Polish, Slovak, Czech, Sorbian, Russian, Ukrainian, Rusyn, Croatian, and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): nickname from Slavic baran ‘ram’, presumably borne by either a forceful, lusty man or else by a shepherd. As a Jewish surname, it is artificial. Compare Barran. 2. Croatian: from a pet form of the personal name Bartolomej (see Bartholomew) and its vernacular variants or short forms Bartol, Bartul and Bare. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Stanislaw, Jacek, Jozef, Zbigniew, Bogdan, Czeslawa, Ewa, Grzegorz, Jaroslaw, Mieczyslaw, Piotr.
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How common is the last name Baran in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Baran has seen a slight decrease in rank from 5181 in 2000 to 5253 in 2010, indicating a -1.39% change. However, the count of individuals with this surname has increased from 6198 to 6640, marking a 7.13% climb. The proportion of people named Baran per 100,000 people also witnessed a slight decline of 2.17%, from 2.3 in 2000 to 2.25 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,181 | #5,253 | -1.39% |
| Count | 6,198 | 6,640 | 7.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.3 | 2.25 | -2.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baran
On the topic of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Baran between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 64.47%, and those identifying as Black saw an increase of 48%. The number of people identifying as Hispanic also rose by 25.78%. However, there was a decline in the percentage of individuals identifying as White and those claiming two or more races, with decreases of 1.60% and 29.44% respectively. Additionally, the percentage of people affiliated with American Indian and Alaskan Native identities saw a significant increase of 150%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.06% | 91.57% | -1.6% |
| Hispanic | 2.87% | 3.61% | 25.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.52% | 2.5% | 64.47% |
| Two or More Races | 1.97% | 1.39% | -29.44% |
| Black | 0.5% | 0.74% | 48% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.08% | 0.2% | 150% |
Baran 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 Baran is Eastern European, which comprises 42.4% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (18.6%) and French & German (12.1%). Additional ancestries include Ashkenazi Jewish, Italian, Iranian, Caucasian & Mesopotamian, Greek & Balkan, and Anatolian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Eastern European | 42.4% |
| British & Irish | 18.6% |
| French & German | 12.1% |
| Other | 26.9% |
Possible origins of the surname Baran
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 Baran have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in Poland, and .
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland | 63.40% |
| Podkarpackie Voivodeship, Poland | 60.60% |
| Masovian Voivodeship, Poland | 60.00% |
| Podlaskie Voivodeship, Poland | 49.70% |
| Lublin Voivodeship, Poland | 49.10% |
What Baran 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 Baran is R-L260, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-L260 is descended from haplogroup R-M420. Other common haplogroups include R-P311 and R-L1029, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Zielinski, Zak, Nowak, Jablonski, Urban, Kaminski, Toth, Kovacs, Mazur, Wilk.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Baran surname are: H1, H, V. 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 Baran 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.
"Baran" Surname 43.8%
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.
"Baran" Surname 40.9%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Baran" Surname 27.1%
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.
"Baran" Surname 14.8%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Baran?
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 Baran are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition