Explore the Family Name De Souza
The meaning of De Souza
Portuguese and Jewish (Sephardic): variant of De Sousa. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Manuel, Carlos, Geraldo, Luiz, Claudio, Mario, Eduardo, Ana, Celso, Francisco, Gustavo. Portuguese Joao, Manoel, Paulo, Adauto, Marcio, Ademir, Guilherme, Joaquim, Sebastiao. French Alexandre, Andre, Celine, Elcie, Marcel, Marie-France, Sylvie.
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How common is the last name De Souza in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname De Souza has seen an increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, De Souza was ranked as the 7003rd most popular surname in the U.S., but by 2010 it had risen to the 5255th position, marking a change of 24.96%. The count of people with this surname also saw a significant leap, from 4413 individuals in 2000 to 6639 in 2010. This represents a 50.44% increase, which further intensified its proportion per 100k from 1.64 to 2.25, reflecting a rise of 37.2%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,003 | #5,255 | 24.96% |
| Count | 4,413 | 6,639 | 50.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.64 | 2.25 | 37.2% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Souza
The ethnic identity linked with the surname De Souza also underwent noticeable shifts during the same decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the percentage of those identifying as White and having De Souza as their surname increased by 34.55%, from 44.98% in 2000 to 60.52% in 2010, those identifying as Black saw a smaller rise of 17.01%. On the other hand, the proportions for Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic identities decreased by 31.69% and 27.66% respectively. Similarly, the percentage of individuals with mixed races went down significantly by 73.28%. However, a small fraction of American Indian and Alaska Native De Souzas saw a growth of 30.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 44.98% | 60.52% | 34.55% |
| Black | 15.64% | 18.3% | 17.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 13.19% | 9.01% | -31.69% |
| Hispanic | 10.81% | 7.82% | -27.66% |
| Two or More Races | 15.16% | 4.05% | -73.28% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.23% | 0.3% | 30.43% |
De Souza 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 De Souza is Spanish & Portuguese, which comprises 43.9% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (8.2%) and Southern Indian Subgroup (6.5%). Additional ancestries include French & German, Indigenous American, Ghanaian, Liberian & Sierra Leonean, Nigerian, and Italian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Spanish & Portuguese | 43.9% |
| British & Irish | 8.2% |
| Southern Indian Subgroup | 6.5% |
| Other | 41.4% |
Possible origins of the surname De Souza
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 De Souza have recent ancestry locations in Brazil and Portugal.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| State Of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil | 61.00% |
| State Of Bahia, Brazil | 61.00% |
| State Of Minas Gerais, Brazil | 61.00% |
| State Of Pernambuco, Brazil | 61.00% |
| State Of Sao Paulo, Brazil | 61.00% |
What De Souza 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 De Souza is R-P311, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-P311 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include E-M5021 and R-P312, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Moniz, Figueiredo, De Souza, Viera, Nogueira, Iglesias, De Oliveira, Dacosta, Moreira, Monteiro.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with De Souza surname are: A2, U2_3_4_7_8_9, 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 De Souza 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.
"De Souza" Surname 36.4%
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.
"De Souza" Surname 51.5%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"De Souza" Surname 8.9%
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.
"De Souza" Surname 15.8%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name De Souza?
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 De Souza are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition