Explore the Family Name Carleton
The meaning of Carleton
1. English (northern and eastern England): variant of Carlton. 2. Irish (Ulster): adopted in Northern Ireland as an Anglicized form of Ó Cairealláin, see Carolan 2.
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How common is the last name Carleton in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Carleton has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Carleton was ranked as the 7,528th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to 7,753rd - a drop of 2.99%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Carleton surname increased during this decade. The census recorded 4,077 people with this last name in 2000 and that number rose to 4,282 by 2010, showing a growth of 5.03%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,528 | #7,753 | -2.99% |
| Count | 4,077 | 4,282 | 5.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.51 | 1.45 | -3.97% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carleton
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of those with the Carleton surname identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, over 93% of Carletons were White. Nevertheless, there were shifts within other ethnicities. The percentage of Carletons who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic experienced significant growth, increasing by 42.59% and 36.78% respectively. There was also a smaller increase within the Black community, at 2.82%. Meanwhile, there was a small decrease in the proportion of Carletons identifying as having two or more races, down 4.35%. Overall, while the Carleton surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnicity, there has been a gradual diversification over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.36% | 93.44% | -0.97% |
| Hispanic | 1.74% | 2.38% | 36.78% |
| Black | 1.77% | 1.82% | 2.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 1.1% | -4.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.54% | 0.77% | 42.59% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.44% | 0.49% | 11.36% |
Carleton 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 Carleton is British & Irish, which comprises 52.1% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (23.4%) and Eastern European (5.7%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Ashkenazi Jewish, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 52.1% |
| French & German | 23.4% |
| Eastern European | 5.7% |
| Other | 18.8% |
Possible origins of the surname Carleton
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 Carleton have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 86.50% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 86.50% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 86.50% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 86.50% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 85.70% |
What Carleton 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 Carleton is R-S5741, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-S5741 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-CTS241 and I-DF29, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Miner, Dunbar, Coburn, Stoddard, Wharton, Rock, Berkley, Fraser, Rutherford, Shanks.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Carleton surname are: H1, H, T2. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343
Your paternal lineage may be linked to King Louis XVI
The rule of France by men of the House of Bourbon began with King Henri IV in 1589 C.E. and continued until the beheading of his direct paternal descendant King Louis XVI in 1793. Several years ago, researchers analyzed a mummified head and a blood-soaked cloth that they believed might belong to the two kings, and concluded that the royal paternal line belonged to haplogroup G. In a more recent study, however, a different set of researchers tested three living men who are direct descendants of the Bourbon kings. Their efforts revealed that the male lineage of the House of Bourbon is actually a branch of haplogroup R-M405.
Your 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 Carleton 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.
"Carleton" Surname 37.2%
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.
"Carleton" Surname 26.7%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Carleton" Surname 16.1%
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.
"Carleton" Surname 19.2%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Carleton?
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 Carleton are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition