Explore the Family Name Botelho
The meaning of Botelho
Portuguese: from botelho, which can denote a measure ofgrain, a grain sack, or seaweed, and was probably applied as anoccupational name for a grain dealer or a gatherer of kelp or seaweed. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Jose, Luis, Fernando, Eduardo, Jaime, Mario, Alberto, Alda, Ana, Edmundo, Francisco. Portuguese Joao, Guilherme, Agostinho, Anabela, Armanda, Duarte, Henrique, Joaquim, Marcio, Paulo.
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How common is the last name Botelho in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Botelho was ranked 7,068th in popularity in 2000 and slipped slightly to 7,084th in 2010. Despite this slight decline in rank, the total count of individuals with the Botelho surname actually increased from 4,363 in 2000 to 4,726 in 2010, representing an 8.32% growth. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a minor decrease of 1.23%, moving from 1.62 to 1.6.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,068 | #7,084 | -0.23% |
| Count | 4,363 | 4,726 | 8.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.62 | 1.6 | -1.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Botelho
When exploring the ethnic identity associated with the surname Botelho, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the Botelho surname identify as White, with a slight increase from 86.29% in 2000 to 87.64% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant increase, jumping from 3.05% to 4.25%. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races saw decreases, dropping by 6.14% and 36.23% respectively. Smaller populations identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native both experienced modest growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.29% | 87.64% | 1.56% |
| Two or More Races | 6.9% | 4.4% | -36.23% |
| Hispanic | 3.05% | 4.25% | 39.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.77% | 2.6% | -6.14% |
| Black | 0.64% | 0.74% | 15.63% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.34% | 0.36% | 5.88% |
Botelho 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 Botelho is Spanish & Portuguese, which comprises 56.3% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (19.4%) and French & German (7.0%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Italian, Filipino & Austronesian, Indigenous American, and Scandinavian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Spanish & Portuguese | 56.3% |
| British & Irish | 19.4% |
| French & German | 7.0% |
| Other | 17.3% |
Possible origins of the surname Botelho
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 Botelho have recent ancestry locations in Portugal and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Azores, Portugal | 70.80% |
| Madeira, Portugal | 70.80% |
| Aveiro District, Portugal | 66.70% |
| Lisbon, Portugal | 65.80% |
| Porto District, Portugal | 65.00% |
What Botelho 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 Botelho 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 R-Z195 and L-M22, which are predominantly found among people with European and Central & South Asian ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Viera, Nogueira, Razo, Armstrong, Ryan, De La Torre, Salcido, Moreira, Chamberlain, Vigil.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Botelho 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 Botelho 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.
"Botelho" Surname 42.4%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Cheek Dimples
Small indentations that appear on the cheeks when a person smiles.
"Botelho" Surname 40.0%
23andMe Users 37.6%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Botelho" Surname 32.5%
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.
"Botelho" Surname 12.6%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Botelho?
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 Botelho are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition