Explore the Family Name Cravens
The meaning of Cravens
English: variant of Craven 2, with post-medieval excrescent -s. This form of the surname is now rare in Britian.
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How common is the last name Cravens in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cravens saw slight changes in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Cravens ranked 5314th among all surnames, with a count of 6,035 individuals bearing it. However, by 2010, the surname's rank had slipped to 5681st, reflecting a decrease of 6.91%. Despite the drop in ranking, the actual number of people named Cravens increased over the decade, growing from 6,035 in 2000 to 6,104 in 2010, an increase of 1.14%. The proportion of individuals bearing the surname per 100,000 population also declined slightly, from 2.24 in 2000 to 2.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,314 | #5,681 | -6.91% |
| Count | 6,035 | 6,104 | 1.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.24 | 2.07 | -7.59% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cravens
Analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Cravens, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, reveals a diverse picture. In both 2000 and 2010, the dominant ethnic identity was White, represented by 89.41% and 87.27% respectively; however, there was a small decrease of 2.39% over the decade. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native grew over the same period. Notably, the Hispanic representation almost doubled, increasing by 69.32%, while the representation of Asian/Pacific Islanders grew by 41.18%. Those identifying as Two or more races and as American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw significant increases, 36.41% and 30.12% respectively. The only decline was seen in the Black category, which decreased by 3.72%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.41% | 87.27% | -2.39% |
| Black | 5.65% | 5.44% | -3.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 2.98% | 69.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.84% | 2.51% | 36.41% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.83% | 1.08% | 30.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.51% | 0.72% | 41.18% |
Cravens 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 Cravens is British & Irish, which comprises 56.7% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (22.6%) and Eastern European (4.1%). Additional ancestries include Spanish & Portuguese, Scandinavian, Indigenous American, Italian, and Nigerian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 56.7% |
| French & German | 22.6% |
| Eastern European | 4.1% |
| Other | 16.7% |
Possible origins of the surname Cravens
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 Cravens have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 87.50% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 87.50% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 87.50% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 87.50% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 87.50% |
What Cravens 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 Cravens is R-L2, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-L2 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-Z8 and R-S568, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Craven, Bassett, Hudson, Headley, Sears, Langley, Craig, Nolte, Sherry, Carver.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Cravens surname are: H1, H3, 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 Cravens 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.
"Cravens" Surname 62.5%
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.
"Cravens" Surname 26.5%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Cravens" Surname 17.5%
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.
"Cravens" Surname 14.9%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Cravens?
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 Cravens are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition