Explore the Family Name Cerny
The meaning of Cerny
1. Czech and Slovak (Černý): from Czech černý (Slovak čierny) ‘black, dark’, hence a nickname for a black-haired man or someone with a dark complexion. Compare Cerna, Cherny, and Schwarz. 2. French: habitational name from either of two places, in Aisne and Essonne, named Cerny, from the Roman personal name Cernus, a short form of Cerenus or Serenus + the suffix -iacus, denoting an estate.
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How common is the last name Cerny in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cerny has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Cerny was ranked as the 9276th most common surname in the U.S., but dropped to the 9994th position in 2010, indicating a 7.74% decrease in popularity. The actual count of individuals with this surname remained relatively steady at around 3230 in 2000 and 3227 in 2010, which represents a minimal 0.09% decrease. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 9.17%, dropping from 1.2 in 2000 to 1.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,276 | #9,994 | -7.74% |
| Count | 3,230 | 3,227 | -0.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.2 | 1.09 | -9.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cerny
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Cerny identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, despite a slight decrease of 0.87%. Over the decade, there were notable increases in the percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (33.96% increase), Black (63.16% increase), and American Indian and Alaskan Native (94.74% increase). There was a smaller increase of 4.11% for those identifying as Hispanic. For individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities, there was an increase of 33.33%. However, these numbers should be interpreted with caution due to the overall low percentages in all categories except for White.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.81% | 95.97% | -0.87% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 1.52% | 4.11% |
| Two or More Races | 0.84% | 1.12% | 33.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.53% | 0.71% | 33.96% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.19% | 0.37% | 94.74% |
| Black | 0.19% | 0.31% | 63.16% |
Cerny 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 Cerny is French & German, which comprises 31.3% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are Eastern European (27.1%) and British & Irish (24.2%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Italian, Ashkenazi Jewish, Chinese, and Spanish & Portuguese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 31.3% |
| Eastern European | 27.1% |
| British & Irish | 24.2% |
| Other | 17.4% |
Possible origins of the surname Cerny
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 Cerny have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Poland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 52.00% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 52.00% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 52.00% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 52.00% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 52.00% |
What Cerny 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 Cerny is I-L460, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup I-L460 is descended from haplogroup I-M170. Other common haplogroups include R-L1029 and R-FGC14877, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Reich, Zielinski, Majewski, Baran, Jankowski, Graff, Schrader, Krueger, Wozniak, Kasper.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Cerny surname are: H1, T2b, 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 Cerny 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.
"Cerny" Surname 40.0%
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.
"Cerny" Surname 34.4%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Cerny" Surname 13.9%
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.
"Cerny" Surname 19.0%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Cerny?
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 Cerny are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition