Explore the Family Name Coyne
The meaning of Coyne
1. Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Cadhain ‘descendant of Cadhan’, a byname from cadhan ‘barnacle goose’. 2. Irish: Anglicized form of Ó Comhgháin ‘descendant of Comghán’, a Connacht name usually Anglicized as Coen. 3. Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Cuáin ‘descendant of Cuán’, a byname from a diminutive of cú ‘hound, dog’. 4. English (of Norman origin): perhaps a variant of Connie, a habitational name associated with Weston Coyney in Staffordshire, whose manorial affix is taken from the family of John Koyne or Coyne (1242), and also with the adjacent village of Caverswall. Coyne might otherwise derive from Coingt in Aisne, France, recorded as Cuin in 1160. 5. English: possibly from Middle English coyn, coigne, Anglo-Norman French coign, coigne ‘wedge, die for stamping money’, a word which later came to mean ‘piece of money’ and may have been used as a metonymic occupational name to denote a moneyer. 6. English (of French Huguenot origin): altered form of French Coin. 7. French: nickname from Middle French coine ‘bacon rind’, denoting someone with rough skin, compared to the rind of the pig. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan, Colum, Colm, John Patrick, Malachy, Marypat.
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How common is the last name Coyne in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Coyne has seen shifts in its popularity throughout the years 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 2890th most popular surname, while by 2010, it had dropped slightly to the 3130th position, indicating a decrease of 8.3% in its rank. However, despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the Coyne surname increased from 11,388 in 2000 to 11,525 in 2010, demonstrating a rise of approximately 1.2%. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decline of 7.35% over the decade, moving from 4.22 to 3.91.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #2,890 | #3,130 | -8.3% |
| Count | 11,388 | 11,525 | 1.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 4.22 | 3.91 | -7.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coyne
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Coyne surname, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, we see some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the Coyne surname identify as White, although this proportion slightly decreased from 96.62% in 2000 to 95.36% in 2010. Ethnic identities that saw an increase during this decade include Asian/Pacific Islander (rising from 0.60% to 0.67%), those identifying with two or more races (increasing from 1.04% to 1.45%), and Hispanic (going up from 1.17% to 1.92%). Both Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities saw changes as well, with the proportion of Black individuals decreasing from 0.44% to 0.30%, while American Indian and Alaskan Native identities witnessed a significant increase of 114.29%, rising from 0.14% to 0.30%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.62% | 95.36% | -1.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 1.92% | 64.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 1.45% | 39.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.67% | 11.67% |
| Black | 0.44% | 0.3% | -31.82% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.14% | 0.3% | 114.29% |
Coyne 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 Coyne is British & Irish, which comprises 59.7% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (14.6%) and Eastern European (6.2%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Scandinavian, Ashkenazi Jewish, Spanish & Portuguese, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 59.7% |
| French & German | 14.6% |
| Eastern European | 6.2% |
| Other | 19.5% |
Possible origins of the surname Coyne
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 Coyne have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 87.40% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 87.40% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 87.40% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 86.80% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 86.80% |
What Coyne 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 Coyne is R-Y4010, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-Y4010 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-S660 and R-L21, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Mcnamara, Clancy, Mulholland, Maloney, Madden, Carney, Close, Flannery, Adair, Mangan.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Coyne surname are: H1, T2b, 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 Coyne 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.
"Coyne" Surname 43.6%
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.
"Coyne" Surname 25.3%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Coyne" Surname 21.5%
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.
"Coyne" Surname 15.1%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Coyne?
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 Coyne are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition