Explore the Family Name Caron
The meaning of Caron
1. French and Walloon; Flemish and Dutch (of French origin): metonymic occupational name for a carter, or possibly a cartwright, from caron, a Norman-Picard form of Old French charron ‘carter’ or ‘cartwright’. 2. French: from a personal name of Gaulish origin, represented in Latin records in the form Caraunus. This name was borne by a 5th-century Breton saint who lived at Chartres and was murdered by robbers; his legend led to its widespread use as a personal name during the Middle Ages. Compare Carron, Carrow 2, Coron 1, and Corrow. 3. Scottish: habitational name from Carron in Larbert (Stirlingshire). 4. Irish: shortened form of McCarron. Compare Carron. History: Robert Caron from France married Marie Crevet in Quebec City, QC, in 1637. Claude Caron from Saint-Jean-d’Aubrigoux in Haute-Loire, France, married Madeleine Varennes in Saint-Jean-d’Aubrigoux c.1670, died in Montreal, QC, in 1708. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Normand, Marcel, Andre, Lucien, Pierre, Fernand, Emile, Gaston, Laurent, Adrien, Alcide.
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How common is the last name Caron in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Caron has seen minor shifts between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name dropped by 4.72%, moving from the 2690th place to 2817th place. However, the overall count of individuals with this surname increased by 3.78%, rising from 12343 to 12810. Despite this increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 5.24%, indicating that the growth of the surname was slower than the population's growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #2,690 | #2,817 | -4.72% |
| Count | 12,343 | 12,810 | 3.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 4.58 | 4.34 | -5.24% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Caron
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Caron also saw some changes from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest group, those identified as White, slightly decreased by 1.13%, but still made up 94.35% of individuals with this surname in 2010. Individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic saw a substantial growth by 53.06% and 43.23% respectively, although they represent relatively small proportions of the total. The percentage of people identifying as two or more races remained stable with a minor increase of 0.84%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black saw an increase of 5.36%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category experienced a decrease by 9.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.43% | 94.35% | -1.13% |
| Hispanic | 1.92% | 2.75% | 43.23% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 1.2% | 0.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.49% | 0.75% | 53.06% |
| Black | 0.56% | 0.59% | 5.36% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.41% | 0.37% | -9.76% |
Caron 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 Caron is French & German, which comprises 38.5% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (35.0%) and Spanish & Portuguese (6.3%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Italian, Ashkenazi Jewish, Scandinavian, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 38.5% |
| British & Irish | 35.0% |
| Spanish & Portuguese | 6.3% |
| Other | 20.2% |
Possible origins of the surname Caron
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 Caron have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 68.00% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 68.00% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 67.00% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 67.00% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 66.30% |
What Caron 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 Caron is I-L233, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup I-L233 is descended from haplogroup I-M170. Other common haplogroups include I-M438 and R-U152, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Tallent, Barney, Huntley, Mead, Pearsall, Gilman, Flake, Criswell, Gilpin, Hilton.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Caron 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 Caron 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.
"Caron" Surname 40.7%
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.
"Caron" Surname 28.4%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Caron" Surname 17.2%
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.
"Caron" Surname 16.9%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Caron?
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 Caron are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition