Explore the Family Name Carvalho
The meaning of Carvalho
1. Portuguese: topographic name for someone who lived by a conspicuous oak tree, carvalho, or a habitational name from any of numerous places called with this word. This surname is also found in western India, where it was taken by Portuguese colonists. Compare De Carvalho. 2. Jewish (Sephardic): Portuguese surname (see 1 above), adopted at the moment of conversion to Roman Catholicism. After the return to Judaism (generations later), some descendants retained the name their families used as Catholics. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Jose, Fernando, Carlos, Luis, Francisco, Jorge, Ricardo, Luiz, Mario, Pedro, Ana. Portuguese Paulo, Joao, Joaquim, Agostinho, Amadeu, Afonso, Duarte, Guilherme, Henrique, Ilidio, Marcio, Vasco.
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How common is the last name Carvalho in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Carvalho has increased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 3,569th most popular surname and by 2010, it had climbed to 3,302nd. This represents a growth rate of 7.48%. The count of individuals with the Carvalho name also rose during this decade, with a 19.12% increase from 9,131 to 10,877. The proportion per 100k people also saw an uplift of 9.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #3,569 | #3,302 | 7.48% |
| Count | 9,131 | 10,877 | 19.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 3.38 | 3.69 | 9.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carvalho
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides an insight into the ethnic identity of those with the surname Carvalho. In 2000, the majority (73.90%) identified as White, a figure that increased to 76.84% by 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic also increased slightly from 8.25% to 8.64%. However, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Black, rising from 2.26% to 4.96%, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, which increased from 0.05% to 0.12%. Conversely, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races fell sharply from 11.65% to 5.31%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category showed modest growth from 3.89% to 4.12%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.9% | 76.84% | 3.98% |
| Hispanic | 8.25% | 8.64% | 4.73% |
| Two or More Races | 11.65% | 5.31% | -54.42% |
| Black | 2.26% | 4.96% | 119.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.89% | 4.12% | 5.91% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.05% | 0.12% | 140% |
Carvalho 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 Carvalho is Spanish & Portuguese, which comprises 60.2% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (10.7%) and French & German (5.4%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Indigenous American, Eastern European, Angolan & Congolese, and Scandinavian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Spanish & Portuguese | 60.2% |
| British & Irish | 10.7% |
| French & German | 5.4% |
| Other | 23.7% |
Possible origins of the surname Carvalho
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 Carvalho have recent ancestry locations in Portugal and Brazil.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Azores, Portugal | 70.90% |
| Madeira, Portugal | 70.50% |
| Lisbon, Portugal | 68.60% |
| Aveiro District, Portugal | 68.40% |
| Porto District, Portugal | 67.20% |
What Carvalho 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 Carvalho is R-P311, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-P311 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include E-M183 and R-CTS1843, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Pereira, Souza, Oliveira, Martins, Alves, Teixeira, Lopes, Gomes, Machado, Fernandes.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Carvalho surname are: A2, H1, 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 Carvalho 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.
"Carvalho" Surname 41.4%
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.
"Carvalho" Surname 37.9%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Carvalho" Surname 15.4%
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.
"Carvalho" Surname 11.9%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Carvalho?
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 Carvalho are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition