Explore the Family Name Cleland
The meaning of Cleland
Scottish (Glasgow and Stirlingshire) and Irish (Down): 1. shortened form of McClelland. 2. habitational name from the lands of Cleland in Dalziel (Lanarkshire).
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How common is the last name Cleland in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cleland has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 7548 in popularity and dropped to 8040 in 2010, showing a 6.52% decline. However, the overall count of individuals bearing the surname slightly increased from 4063 to 4116 within the same period, indicating a growth of 1.3%. Consequently, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 7.28%, moving from 1.51 to 1.4.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,548 | #8,040 | -6.52% |
| Count | 4,063 | 4,116 | 1.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.51 | 1.4 | -7.28% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cleland
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Cleland, the largest group identified as White, although there was a minor decrease of 1.45% from 94.54% in 2000 to 93.17% in 2010. The Hispanic population experienced the most significant growth of 51.05%, increasing from 1.90% to 2.87%. Similarly, those identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase of 51.02%, rising from 0.98% to 1.48%. Despite small proportions, both the Black and Asian/Pacific Islander groups saw increases of 20.25% and -18.52% respectively. The American Indian and Alaskan Native group declined by 13.49%. This data is based on the Decennial U.S. Census information.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.54% | 93.17% | -1.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 2.87% | 51.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 1.48% | 51.02% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.26% | 1.09% | -13.49% |
| Black | 0.79% | 0.95% | 20.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.54% | 0.44% | -18.52% |
Cleland 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 Cleland is British & Irish, which comprises 55.2% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (21.9%) and Italian (4.2%). Additional ancestries include Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European, Scandinavian, Chinese, and Ashkenazi Jewish.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 55.2% |
| French & German | 21.9% |
| Italian | 4.2% |
| Other | 18.8% |
Possible origins of the surname Cleland
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 Cleland have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 84.10% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 84.10% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 84.10% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 84.10% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 84.10% |
What Cleland 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 Cleland is R-M467, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-M467 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-Z12 and R-P312, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Tatum, Lilly, Skelton, Proctor, Stout, Curtiss, Shipp, Blount, Hathaway, Minton.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Cleland surname are: M, H1, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343
Your paternal lineage may be linked to King Louis XVI
The rule of France by men of the House of Bourbon began with King Henri IV in 1589 C.E. and continued until the beheading of his direct paternal descendant King Louis XVI in 1793. Several years ago, researchers analyzed a mummified head and a blood-soaked cloth that they believed might belong to the two kings, and concluded that the royal paternal line belonged to haplogroup G. In a more recent study, however, a different set of researchers tested three living men who are direct descendants of the Bourbon kings. Their efforts revealed that the male lineage of the House of Bourbon is actually a branch of haplogroup R-M405.
Your 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 Cleland 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.
"Cleland" Surname 43.3%
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.
"Cleland" Surname 20.0%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Vitamin Use
Takes vitamins on a regular basis.
"Cleland" Surname 44.0%
23andMe Users 45.5%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Cleland" Surname 10.8%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Cleland?
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 Cleland are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition