Explore the Family Name Bordelon
The meaning of Bordelon
French: topographic name derived from Old French bordel ‘hut, smallholding, small farm’, a derivative of Borde. This surname is very rare in France. History: Gabriel-Laurent Bordelon from Le Havre in Seine-Maritime, France, married Anne-Françoise Roland in New Orleans, LA, in 1729. Some characteristic forenames: French Gaston, Leonce, Andre, Armand, Alphonse, Camile, Celestine, Celina, Colette, Emile, Germaine.
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How common is the last name Bordelon in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bordelon has seen a slight decrease in the United States between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 4873 in 2000, it slipped to 5251 in 2010, which represents a 7.76% decline. However, in terms of actual numbers, there was a marginal increase from 6616 people with the Bordelon surname in 2000 to 6644 in 2010, a growth of 0.42%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k of the population also decreased by 8.16% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #4,873 | #5,251 | -7.76% |
| Count | 6,616 | 6,644 | 0.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.45 | 2.25 | -8.16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bordelon
When examining ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Bordelon identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, this percentage did see a slight drop from 95.06% to 93.93%. During the same period, representation of the Bordelon surname increased among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0.24% to 0.39%), Black (from 2.00% to 2.26%), and Two or More Races (from 0.86% to 1.31%). Notably, the group identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw more than a 100% increase, though they still represent less than 1% of the total. The Hispanic representation remained relatively stable with a minor increase from 1.62% to 1.64%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.06% | 93.93% | -1.19% |
| Black | 2% | 2.26% | 13% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 1.64% | 1.23% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 1.31% | 52.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.23% | 0.47% | 104.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.24% | 0.39% | 62.5% |
Bordelon 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 Bordelon is French & German, which comprises 41.9% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (36.4%) and Spanish & Portuguese (6.7%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Eastern European, Nigerian, Scandinavian, and Ghanaian, Liberian & Sierra Leonean.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 41.9% |
| British & Irish | 36.4% |
| Spanish & Portuguese | 6.7% |
| Other | 14.9% |
Possible origins of the surname Bordelon
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 Bordelon have recent ancestry locations all within United Kingdom.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 75.20% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 75.20% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 75.20% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 74.40% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 74.40% |
What Bordelon 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 Bordelon is R-M167, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-M167 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include IJ-M429 and CT-M168, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Trudeau, Tremblay, Plourde, Lachance, Charbonneau, Poulin, Dibble, Lamoureux, Gilliland, Trombley.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Bordelon 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 Bordelon 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.
"Bordelon" Surname 46.9%
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.
"Bordelon" Surname 17.5%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Bordelon" Surname 25.9%
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.
"Bordelon" Surname 17.6%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Bordelon?
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 Bordelon are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition