Explore the Family Name Beaton
The meaning of Beaton
1. Scottish (of Norman origin): habitational name from Béthune in Pas-de-Calais, France (see Bethune). The Hebridean family of McBeth, hereditary physicians, adopted the surname Beaton in the 16th century. 2. English: from the Middle English personal name Beton, a diminutive of Bete, a pet form of Beatrice (see Beatrice). Compare Beat. 3. English: variant of Betton. History: Baldwin de Betton or de Betun was the son of Robert de Bethune (alias Robert le Roux), who was seigneur and advocate of Béthune (see 1 above). Robert is on record from c.1145 to 1191 and appears in the English Pipe Rolls between 1162 and 1165. He may be identical with the Robert de Betunia who witnessed a Scottish charter c.1165–90.
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How common is the last name Beaton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Beaton has seen a minor shift between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname slipped from 7222 to 7468, marking a decrease of 3.41%. However, the count of individuals carrying the surname saw an increase of 4.77% over the decade, rising from 4259 to 4462. In terms of proportion per 100k people, there was a slight drop of 4.43%, from 1.58 in 2000 to 1.51 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,222 | #7,468 | -3.41% |
| Count | 4,259 | 4,462 | 4.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.58 | 1.51 | -4.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beaton
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting shifts in the Beaton surname's ethnic identity distribution from 2000 to 2010. It showed a significant increase in the proportion of Asian/Pacific Islanders and American Indian and Alaskan Natives, by 107.14% and 63.16% respectively. Moreover, the percentage of Hispanic individuals with the Beaton surname also rose considerably by 52.55%. On the other hand, the percentage of White individuals with this surname decreased by 4.47%, while the Black community saw a modest increase of 10.87%. The category of two or more races saw a small decline of 1.35% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.81% | 79.11% | -4.47% |
| Black | 11.32% | 12.55% | 10.87% |
| Hispanic | 3.92% | 5.98% | 52.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 1.46% | -1.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.28% | 0.58% | 107.14% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.19% | 0.31% | 63.16% |
Beaton 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 Beaton is British & Irish, which comprises 57.9% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (15.6%) and Spanish & Portuguese (6.5%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Italian, Eastern European, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Nigerian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 57.9% |
| French & German | 15.6% |
| Spanish & Portuguese | 6.5% |
| Other | 20.0% |
Possible origins of the surname Beaton
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 Beaton have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 86.20% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 86.20% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 86.20% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 86.20% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 86.20% |
What Beaton 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 Beaton 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 I-L38 and R-L21, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Colley, Dorman, Loyd, Rees, Mcnulty, Gee, Mclane, Mccarthy, Pritchard, Cameron.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Beaton surname are: H1, J1c, 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 Beaton 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.
"Beaton" Surname 53.1%
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.
"Beaton" Surname 35.0%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Beaton" Surname 20.4%
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.
"Beaton" Surname 20.2%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Beaton?
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 Beaton are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition