Explore the Family Name Constantino
The meaning of Constantino
Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian: from the personal name Constantino, from Latin Constantinus (see Constantine). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Francisco, Jorge, Juan, Carlos, Alicia, Angelina, Cesar, Conrado, Demetrio, Florentina, Manuel. Italian Antonio, Angelo, Salvatore, Carlo, Domenic, Filomena, Geno, Ignazio, Maddalena, Nunzi, Raimondo, Rocco.
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How common is the last name Constantino in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Constantino has seen a considerable rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname improved from 6716 in 2000 to 6278 in 2010, marking an increase of 6.52%. In terms of absolute count, the number of individuals bearing the name Constantino rose from 4634 in 2000 to 5442 in 2010, signifying a notable 17.44% upsurge. The proportion of this surname per 100k people also experienced a growth of 6.98%, moving from 1.72 in 2000 to 1.84 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,716 | #6,278 | 6.52% |
| Count | 4,634 | 5,442 | 17.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.72 | 1.84 | 6.98% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Constantino
Shifting the focus towards the ethnic identity associated with the surname Constantino, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census presents some interesting insights. While the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 (62.32%) and 2010 (53.29%), there was a decrease of 14.49% over this period. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant rise of 35.42%, growing from 19.85% in 2000 to 26.88% in 2010. There was also an increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 14.70% in 2000 to 16.46% in 2010) and those identifying as having two or more ethnicities (from 1.73% in 2000 to 2.15% in 2010). The proportions of individuals identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained relatively stable and decreased respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.32% | 53.29% | -14.49% |
| Hispanic | 19.85% | 26.88% | 35.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 14.7% | 16.46% | 11.97% |
| Two or More Races | 1.73% | 2.15% | 24.28% |
| Black | 0.88% | 0.9% | 2.27% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.52% | 0.31% | -40.38% |
Constantino 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 Constantino is Italian, which comprises 23.6% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (21.0%) and French & German (13.2%). Additional ancestries include Spanish & Portuguese, Filipino & Austronesian, Indigenous American, Eastern European, and Greek & Balkan.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Italian | 23.6% |
| British & Irish | 21.0% |
| French & German | 13.2% |
| Other | 42.1% |
Possible origins of the surname Constantino
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 Constantino have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Italy.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 47.40% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 47.40% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 47.40% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 46.70% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 46.70% |
What Constantino 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 Constantino is R-P312, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-P312 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include J-L26 and R-P311, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Corrado, Pastor, Leo, Alessi, Mateo, Max, Steinman, Merino, Neves, Camargo.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Constantino surname are: M, 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 Constantino 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.
"Constantino" Surname 42.9%
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.
"Constantino" Surname 25.0%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Constantino" Surname 22.2%
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.
"Constantino" Surname 12.1%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Constantino?
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 Constantino are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition