Explore the Family Name Carrick
The meaning of Carrick
1. Scottish (Lanarkshire and northern England): habitational name from Carrick, a steep and rocky district in Ayrshire, named in Old Welsh with carreg ‘rock’, borrowed into Gaelic as carraig. 2. Irish: shortened form of McCarrick. History: The earliest bearers of the Scottish Carrick surname (see 1 above) were descendants of the 12th-century lords of Galloway who became earls of Carrick in the early 13th century. The earldom passed by marriage to the Bruce family in later in the 13th century and then to the crown with the succession of Robert Bruce, earl of Carrick, to the throne in 1306. Illegitimate descendants of the earliest earls, themselves noblemen, continued to use the Carrick surname.
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How common is the last name Carrick in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Carrick has seen a slight shift over the past decade. As of 2000, it was ranked as the 7,937th most popular surname, and by 2010, it moved to the 8,405th position, indicating a decrease in popularity by 5.9%. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 3,865 in 2000 to 3,935 in 2010, reflecting an increase of 1.81%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 6.99% from 1.43 in 2000 to 1.33 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,937 | #8,405 | -5.9% |
| Count | 3,865 | 3,935 | 1.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.43 | 1.33 | -6.99% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carrick
In terms of ethnicity, data based on the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Carrick identify themselves as White, though this percentage decreased slightly from 92.94% in 2000 to 90.14% in 2010. The second largest ethnic identity group under the Carrick surname is those who identify as two or more races, which saw a substantial increase from 0.98% in 2000 to 2.06% in 2010. There were also notable increases among those identifying as Hispanic (from 1.60% to 2.64%) and Black (from 2.20% to 2.64%). Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native both made up less than 1% of this surname's population in both years, with only slight changes in their percentages.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.94% | 90.14% | -3.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 2.64% | 65% |
| Black | 2.2% | 2.64% | 20% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 2.06% | 110.2% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.81% | 2.06% | 13.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.47% | 0.46% | -2.13% |
Carrick 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 Carrick is British & Irish, which comprises 55.8% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (21.9%) and Eastern European (5.6%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Scandinavian, Spanish & Portuguese, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Korean.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 55.8% |
| French & German | 21.9% |
| Eastern European | 5.6% |
| Other | 16.6% |
Possible origins of the surname Carrick
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 Carrick have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 87.50% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 87.50% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 87.50% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 87.50% |
| Lancashire, United Kingdom | 86.60% |
What Carrick 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 Carrick is R-Z2961, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-Z2961 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-Y4010 and R-L21, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Johnston, Truman, Johnstone, Dickens, Harding, Kelly, Kelley, Johns, Lewis, Riddle.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Carrick 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 Carrick 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.
"Carrick" Surname 48.6%
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.
"Carrick" Surname 21.2%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Carrick" Surname 22.0%
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.
"Carrick" Surname 9.6%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Carrick?
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 Carrick are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition