Explore the Family Name Beveridge
The meaning of Beveridge
Scottish: from Middle English beuerage, beuerich, Old French bevrage ‘drink, liquor’, in particular ‘drink that seals a bargain’, also denoting the bargain itself. The consonant -v- was often lost between vowels in Middle and early modern English, hence variants such as Berridge. The custom of sealing a bargain with a drink was widespread in medieval society. The surname may have denoted someone to whom such a payment was customarily made. Modern Beveridge is chiefly found in Scotland (mainly in Kinross and Fife), where Black says it is pronounced ‘Berridge’ or ‘Berritch’. The main English form is Berridge.
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How common is the last name Beveridge in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Beveridge experienced a change in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Beveridge ranked 9420th in terms of commonality amongst surnames in the U.S., with 3166 individuals carrying it. By 2010, both the rank and count had decreased. The surname dropped to the 10,408th position, with 3095 individuals identified as Beveridges, marking a decrease of approximately 2.24%. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by about 10.26% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,420 | #10,408 | -10.49% |
| Count | 3,166 | 3,095 | -2.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.17 | 1.05 | -10.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beveridge
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Beveridge also shifted slightly during this period, as reported in the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, nearly 95.42% of Beveridges were classified as White, but this percentage dipped slightly to 94.57% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of Asian/Pacific Islanders and Blacks within the Beveridge population increased by 52.94% and 48.72%, respectively. Those identifying as Two or more races also saw an increase of 41.18%. Conversely, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives decreased drastically by 47.73%, while the Hispanic population witnessed a moderate decline of 7.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.42% | 94.57% | -0.89% |
| Black | 1.17% | 1.74% | 48.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 1.49% | -7.45% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 1.2% | 41.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.51% | 0.78% | 52.94% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.44% | 0.23% | -47.73% |
Beveridge 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 Beveridge is British & Irish, which comprises 58.9% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (21.4%) and Eastern European (6.2%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Italian, Ashkenazi Jewish, Greek & Balkan, and Spanish & Portuguese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 58.9% |
| French & German | 21.4% |
| Eastern European | 6.2% |
| Other | 13.4% |
Possible origins of the surname Beveridge
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 Beveridge have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 94.60% |
| Belfast, United Kingdom | 94.60% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 94.60% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 94.60% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 94.60% |
What Beveridge 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 Beveridge is R-Z255, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-Z255 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-L21 and R-L48, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Mcgehee, Horgan, Bolger, Kinsella, Mobley, Mchale, Deaton, Gaston, Pilcher, Owings.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Beveridge surname are: H1, N, 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 Beveridge 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.
"Beveridge" Surname 41.2%
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.
"Beveridge" Surname 32.3%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Beveridge" Surname 26.5%
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.
"Beveridge" Surname 29.6%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Beveridge?
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 Beveridge are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition