Explore the Family Name Bertrand
The meaning of Bertrand
French, Walloon, and West Indian (mainly Haiti): from the French personal name Bertrand, a variant of Bertram, coined by folk etymology under the influence of the present participle endings -and, -ant. History: This surname is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors and also in the similar register of the Huguenot Society of America. Some characteristic forenames: French Marcel, Andre, Armand, Monique, Francois, Gilles, Raoul, Emile, Herve, Jacques, Jean-Marie, Odette.
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How common is the last name Bertrand in the United States?
The surname Bertrand, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has slightly declined in popularity over a decade from 2000 to 2010. It was ranked 2,830th most popular in 2000 and slid down to 2,881st in 2010, marking a 1.8% decrease. However, the count of people carrying the Bertrand surname increased by 7.25%, from 11,619 in 2000 to 12,461 in 2010. The proportion per 100k also saw a slight drop of 2.09% in the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #2,830 | #2,881 | -1.8% |
| Count | 11,619 | 12,461 | 7.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 4.31 | 4.22 | -2.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bertrand
On the other hand, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bertrand experienced some shifts during the same period. Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the percentage of Bertrands identifying as White decreased by 4.68% from 2000 to 2010, while those identifying as Black or African American increased by 24.38%. The number of Bertrands of Hispanic ethnicity showed the most significant increase (43.01%) during this time. Meanwhile, the percentage of Bertrands identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped by 35.42%. The Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races categories also saw increases of 35.14% and 11.32% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.2% | 80.26% | -4.68% |
| Black | 10.5% | 13.06% | 24.38% |
| Hispanic | 2.86% | 4.09% | 43.01% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 1.77% | 11.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.37% | 0.5% | 35.14% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.48% | 0.31% | -35.42% |
Bertrand 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 Bertrand is French & German, which comprises 37.1% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (34.8%) and Spanish & Portuguese (7.2%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Italian, Scandinavian, Indigenous American, and Ashkenazi Jewish.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 37.1% |
| British & Irish | 34.8% |
| Spanish & Portuguese | 7.2% |
| Other | 20.8% |
Possible origins of the surname Bertrand
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 Bertrand have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 66.60% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 66.20% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 66.20% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 65.90% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 65.30% |
What Bertrand 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 Bertrand 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 E-M183 and R-L2, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Ferreira, Freitas, Souza, Pereira, Da Silva, Costa, Rodrigues, Ribeiro, Silva, Fernandez.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Bertrand 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 Bertrand 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.
"Bertrand" Surname 46.0%
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.
"Bertrand" Surname 22.5%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Bertrand" Surname 26.7%
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.
"Bertrand" Surname 17.2%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Bertrand?
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 Bertrand are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition