Explore the Family Name Brogan
The meaning of Brogan
Irish (Donegal and Mayo): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Brógáin ‘descendant of Brógán’, a personal name of unexplained etymology, though it has been suggested that it is a diminutive of bróg ‘shoe’. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan, Michael Patrick.
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How common is the last name Brogan in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Brogan saw a slight decrease in ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 4445 to 4577, a change of -2.97%. Despite this dip in ranking, the count of individuals with the Brogan surname actually increased by 5.32% during the same period, growing from 7362 to 7754. Accordingly, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people decreased slightly by 3.66%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #4,445 | #4,577 | -2.97% |
| Count | 7,362 | 7,754 | 5.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.73 | 2.63 | -3.66% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brogan
On the matter of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts within the Brogan name bearers between 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as White decreased somewhat from 96.25% to 94.66%, a change of -1.65%. In contrast, those identifying as Hispanic almost doubled, increasing from 1.03% to 1.96%, a significant growth of 90.29%. Similarly, the percentage of Brogans identifying as belonging to two or more races rose notably from 0.96% to 1.42%, an increase of 47.92%. Other ethnic identities, including Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, also saw increases, though these were less dramatic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.25% | 94.66% | -1.65% |
| Hispanic | 1.03% | 1.96% | 90.29% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 1.42% | 47.92% |
| Black | 1.01% | 1.12% | 10.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.49% | 0.54% | 10.2% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.26% | 0.3% | 15.38% |
Brogan 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 Brogan is British & Irish, which comprises 61.0% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (15.7%) and Italian (6.2%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Scandinavian, Spanish & Portuguese, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Greek & Balkan.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 61.0% |
| French & German | 15.7% |
| Italian | 6.2% |
| Other | 17.2% |
Possible origins of the surname Brogan
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 Brogan have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 93.80% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 93.80% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 93.80% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 93.80% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 93.30% |
What Brogan 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 Brogan is R-S846, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-S846 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-S675 and R-L21, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Farrell, Tompkins, Fagan, Sheridan, Earley, Flood, Shanley, Early, Ferrell, Mcgarry.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Brogan 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 Brogan 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.
"Brogan" Surname 47.9%
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.
"Brogan" Surname 20.3%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Brogan" Surname 19.7%
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.
"Brogan" Surname 18.4%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Brogan?
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 Brogan are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition