Explore the Family Name Chartier
The meaning of Chartier
1. French: shortened form of charretier, an occupational name for a carter, from an agent derivative of Old French charette ‘cart’. 2. French Canadian: altered form of English Carter, a cognate of 1 above. Compare Sharkey and Shorkey. History: The Chartier-Lotbinière family, known in both its LA and Canada branches, can trace its lineage directly to the grandfather (born in Dijon in 1345) of the famous French poet and statesman Alain Chartier (c.1385–c.1433), author of La belle Dame sans Mercy. — Guillaume Chartier dit Robert from La Flèche in Sarthe, France, married Marie Faucon in Montreal, QC, in 1663; see also Robert. Michel Chartier from France married Marie Magnier in QC c.1665. — It was John Carter from MA, whose English surname was changed to Chartier in QC in the 18th century. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Armand, Normand, Jacques, Marcel, Adelard, Alcide, Emile, Gilles, Raoul, Rosaire, Alphonse.
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How common is the last name Chartier in the United States?
According to data sourced from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Chartier has seen a gradual increase between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 6599 in 2000, it climbed up to 6239 by 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 5.46%. In terms of absolute counts, the number of people carrying this surname rose from 4738 to 5479 during the same period, marking an increase of 15.64%. The occurrence of this surname per 100,000 people also saw an upward trend, escalating from 1.76 to 1.86.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,599 | #6,239 | 5.46% |
| Count | 4,738 | 5,479 | 15.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.76 | 1.86 | 5.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chartier
The ethnic identity associated with the Chartier surname displayed changes over the decade, as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census data. Between 2000 and 2010, individuals identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander increased from 0.53% to 0.60%, while those reporting two or more races grew from 1.25% to 1.53%. During the same time frame, there was a slight decrease in the percentage of people identifying as white, falling from 96.29% to 94.03%. The most significant change were seen in those identifying as Hispanic and Black, with an increase of 79.86% and 520.00% respectively. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained stagnant at 0.40%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.29% | 94.03% | -2.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 2.5% | 79.86% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 1.53% | 22.4% |
| Black | 0.15% | 0.93% | 520% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.53% | 0.6% | 13.21% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0% |
Chartier 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 Chartier is French & German, which comprises 35.8% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (34.1%) and Eastern European (7.2%). Additional ancestries include Spanish & Portuguese, Italian, Scandinavian, Chinese, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 35.8% |
| British & Irish | 34.1% |
| Eastern European | 7.2% |
| Other | 22.9% |
Possible origins of the surname Chartier
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 Chartier have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 72.30% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 72.30% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 71.40% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 71.40% |
| Lancashire, United Kingdom | 71.40% |
What Chartier 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 Chartier is E-L29, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup E-L29 is descended from haplogroup E-M96. Other common haplogroups include R-CTS241 and R-L2, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Hance, Pagan, Aviles, Hoyt, Bagley, Haro, Gibbs, Del Rio, Bagwell, Strader.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Chartier surname are: H1, H, K1. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins E-M96Your 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 Chartier 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.
"Chartier" Surname 36.6%
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.
"Chartier" Surname 13.5%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Chartier" Surname 26.2%
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.
"Chartier" Surname 25.9%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Chartier?
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 Chartier are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition