Explore the Family Name Breeding
The meaning of Breeding
1. North German: probably a patronymic from a now-lost ancient Germanic personal name, or a topographic name derived from Low German brēde ‘open field’. This surname is not found in Germany. 2. Alternatively, an Americanized form of some other similar (like-sounding) German surname, such as Breiding.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Breeding in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Breeding has seen some fluctuations over the years. In 2000, it ranked as the 6007th most popular surname and by 2010 it had dropped slightly in rank to 6358, marking a change of -5.84%. However, the actual count of people with the surname increased from 5277 in 2000 to 5358 in 2010, an increase of 1.53%. Proportionally speaking, for every 100k, there were 1.96 individuals named Breeding in 2000 compared to 1.82 in 2010, a decrease of -7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,007 | #6,358 | -5.84% |
| Count | 5,277 | 5,358 | 1.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.96 | 1.82 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Breeding
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Breeding, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there are several groups to consider. The largest group in both 2000 and 2010 was White, making up 93.23% and 91.69% respectively, showing a slight decrease of -1.65%. There was also a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.21% in 2000 to 2.43% in 2010, a significant surge of 100.83%. Other groups such as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a 20.00% increase and those identifying as two or more races grew by 29.09%. The proportion of Black individuals declined slightly by -2.96%, while American Indian and Alaskan Native representation rose by 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.23% | 91.69% | -1.65% |
| Black | 3.71% | 3.6% | -2.96% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 2.43% | 100.83% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 1.42% | 29.09% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.49% | 0.56% | 14.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.25% | 0.3% | 20% |
Breeding 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 Breeding is British & Irish, which comprises 63.1% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (23.4%) and Eastern European (2.9%). Additional ancestries include Spanish & Portuguese, Scandinavian, Italian, Indigenous American, and Nigerian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 63.1% |
| French & German | 23.4% |
| Eastern European | 2.9% |
| Other | 10.6% |
Possible origins of the surname Breeding
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 Breeding have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 94.00% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 94.00% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 94.00% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 94.00% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 94.00% |
What Breeding 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 Breeding is I-CTS6433, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup I-CTS6433 is descended from haplogroup I-M170. Other common haplogroups include R-P312 and I-M223, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Noyes, Hurt, Furr, Cato, Lockett, Boatman, Gulley, Barfield, Wingfield, Rahn.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Breeding surname are: H1, J1c, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins I-M170Your 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 Breeding 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.
"Breeding" Surname 44.4%
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.
"Breeding" Surname 19.4%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Breeding" Surname 21.6%
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.
"Breeding" Surname 18.8%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Breeding?
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 Breeding are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition