Explore the Family Name Cusick
The meaning of Cusick
1. Irish and Scottish: variant of Cusack, now found predominantly in Scotland. 2. Americanized form of Polish Kusik or Czech Kusík, Slovak Kúšik and Kušík. 3. Americanized form of Croatian Kusić, Croatian and Serbian Kušić (see Kusic), or Serbian Ćušić (see Cusic).
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How common is the last name Cusick in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cusick has seen a minor decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Cusick ranked 6,391 in terms of most common surnames but dropped to 6,640 by 2010, marking a 3.9% change. Despite its drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Cusick surname increased slightly from 4,907 to 5,099, reflecting a growth of 3.91%. However, when adjusted for population growth, the proportion of people named Cusick per 100,000 citizens decreased by 4.95%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,391 | #6,640 | -3.9% |
| Count | 4,907 | 5,099 | 3.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.82 | 1.73 | -4.95% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cusick
When it comes to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census provides valuable insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Cusick. The majority of individuals with this surname, 94% as of 2010, identify as white, down slightly from 95.41% in 2000. The Hispanic and Asian/Pacific Islander groups have seen substantial growth rates of 68.85% and 55.32% respectively, albeit their overall proportion remains relatively small. The number of Cusicks identifying with two or more races also saw a moderate increase of 16.13%. Conversely, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a decrease of 20.78%, while the Black population increased by 40.35% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.41% | 94% | -1.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 2.06% | 68.85% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 1.8% | 16.13% |
| Black | 0.57% | 0.8% | 40.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.47% | 0.73% | 55.32% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.77% | 0.61% | -20.78% |
Cusick 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 Cusick is British & Irish, which comprises 51.9% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (20.1%) and Eastern European (8.4%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 51.9% |
| French & German | 20.1% |
| Eastern European | 8.4% |
| Other | 19.6% |
Possible origins of the surname Cusick
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 Cusick have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 79.30% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 79.30% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 79.30% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 79.30% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 78.50% |
What Cusick 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 Cusick 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-CTS241 and R-P311, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Walling, Halloran, Nutter, Southern, Kiley, Wallen, Mulholland, Mcnamara, Mangan, Graber.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Cusick surname are: H1, W, 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 Cusick 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.
"Cusick" Surname 44.7%
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.
"Cusick" Surname 25.0%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Cusick" Surname 13.2%
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.
"Cusick" Surname 14.0%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Cusick?
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 Cusick are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition