Explore the Family Name Beatty
The meaning of Beatty
1. Scottish and Irish: Anglicized form of Irish Mac (an) Bhiadhtaigh, Scottish Gaelic Mac a’ Bhiadhtaigh ‘son of the victualer’ (from biadhtach ‘victualer’); compare McVittie. 2. Scottish: from the personal name Beatie, a variant of Baty (see Baty and Batey), a pet form of Bartholomew.
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How common is the last name Beatty in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Beatty' experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Beatty was ranked as the 1283rd most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it fell slightly in ranking to the 1389th spot, a decrease of approximately 8.26%. However, despite the fall in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Beatty surname increased marginally from 25,245 to 25,510 during the same period, indicating a growth rate of about 1.05%. The proportion of the surname Beatty per 100,000 people also saw a decrease of 7.59%, from 9.36 in 2000 to 8.65 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #1,283 | #1,389 | -8.26% |
| Count | 25,245 | 25,510 | 1.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 9.36 | 8.65 | -7.59% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beatty
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the Beatty surname identified as White, making up 80.19% of the total in 2010, down from 82.46% in 2000. Those identifying as Black comprised the second-largest group at 14.26%, having seen a slight increase of 4.39% over the decade. The number of those identifying as Hispanic also grew, increasing by 55.47% to make up 2.13% of the total in 2010. Individuals identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander and those of Two or more races saw significant increases, growing by 56.76% and 43.45% respectively, though they still made up less than 3% of the total. Lastly, the percentage of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native showed modest growth of 10%, accounting for 0.77% of Beattys in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.46% | 80.19% | -2.75% |
| Black | 13.66% | 14.26% | 4.39% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 2.13% | 55.47% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 2.08% | 43.45% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.7% | 0.77% | 10% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.37% | 0.58% | 56.76% |
Beatty 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 Beatty is British & Irish, which comprises 51.3% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (26.4%) and Eastern European (4.9%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, Nigerian, and Ashkenazi Jewish.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 51.3% |
| French & German | 26.4% |
| Eastern European | 4.9% |
| Other | 17.4% |
Possible origins of the surname Beatty
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 Beatty have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 87.50% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 87.50% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 87.50% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 87.10% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 87.00% |
What Beatty 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 Beatty is R-Z16433, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-Z16433 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-L21 and R-CTS241, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Beattie, Beaty, Doty, Dore, Doughty, Thompson, Evans, Black, Wilson, Newman.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Beatty surname are: H1c, H1, 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 Beatty 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.
"Beatty" Surname 43.4%
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.
"Beatty" Surname 28.3%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Beatty" Surname 20.9%
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.
"Beatty" Surname 16.8%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Beatty?
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 Beatty are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition