Explore the Family Name Culbertson
The meaning of Culbertson
Scottish (Roxburghshire and Selkirkshire) and Irish (Tyrone): from the personal name Colbert + -son. There has been some confusion with Cuthbertson. See also Culbert.
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How common is the last name Culbertson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Culbertson experienced a slight dip between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 3,235th in terms of popularity but dropped to 3,492nd by 2010, marking a decrease of about 7.94 percent. However, despite its fall in ranking, the actual count of people bearing this surname increased marginally from 10,147 in 2000 to 10,240 in 2010, indicating a growth of 0.92 percent. The proportion per 100k individuals also decreased by approximately 7.71 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #3,235 | #3,492 | -7.94% |
| Count | 10,147 | 10,240 | 0.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 3.76 | 3.47 | -7.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Culbertson
In terms of ethnic identity, the Culbertson surname showed a diverse range in the 2010 Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this last name identified as White, making up 91.07 percent of the total in 2010, down slightly from 92.48 percent in 2000. Those identifying as Black made up 3.26 percent in 2010, slightly lower than the 3.34 percent in 2000. Notably, there was a significant increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic (from 1.74 percent to 2.63 percent) and those identifying as belonging to two or more races (1.14 percent to 1.50 percent). The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw modest gains.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.48% | 91.07% | -1.52% |
| Black | 3.34% | 3.26% | -2.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.74% | 2.63% | 51.15% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 1.5% | 31.58% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.8% | 0.91% | 13.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.49% | 0.63% | 28.57% |
Culbertson 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 Culbertson is British & Irish, which comprises 55.7% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (24.7%) and Scandinavian (5.0%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Eastern European, Spanish & Portuguese, Indigenous American, and Ashkenazi Jewish.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 55.7% |
| French & German | 24.7% |
| Scandinavian | 5.0% |
| Other | 14.7% |
Possible origins of the surname Culbertson
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 Culbertson have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 90.40% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 90.40% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 90.40% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 90.40% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 90.00% |
What Culbertson 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 Culbertson is R-DF88, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-DF88 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-L51 and R-L21, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Parsley, Gaither, Rockwell, Gifford, Pack, Gooch, Tibbetts, Boren, Leininger, Wylie.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Culbertson 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 Culbertson 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.
"Culbertson" Surname 42.2%
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.
"Culbertson" Surname 20.7%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Culbertson" Surname 23.0%
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.
"Culbertson" Surname 15.1%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Culbertson?
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 Culbertson are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition