Explore the Family Name Deck
The meaning of Deck
1. South German: metonymic occupational name for a roofer, from Middle High German decke ‘covering, roof’. Compare the later form Decker. 2. Dutch and North German: from the personal name Deck, a local pet form of Dutch Diederik (see Dederick) or German Dietrich.
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How common is the last name Deck in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Deck saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname slipped from 5581 to 6054, marking an 8.48% drop. Moreover, the count of individuals bearing the surname also fell by 0.72%, from 5709 to 5668. This decline is reflected in the proportion per 100k people, which saw a decrease of 9.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,581 | #6,054 | -8.48% |
| Count | 5,709 | 5,668 | -0.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.12 | 1.92 | -9.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deck
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provide insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Deck. In 2000, the majority of those with the surname identified as White (93.20%), followed by Black (3.57%) and Hispanic (1.30%). However, by 2010, there were shifts in these figures. While White remained the dominant ethnicity at 90.60%, it did see a decrease of 2.79%. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as Two or more races saw a significant increase of 116.67%, jumping from 0.84% to 1.82%. Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities also experienced increases, with Hispanic ethnicity nearly doubling to 2.54%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.2% | 90.6% | -2.79% |
| Black | 3.57% | 3.55% | -0.56% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 2.54% | 95.38% |
| Two or More Races | 0.84% | 1.82% | 116.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.58% | 0.9% | 55.17% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.51% | 0.6% | 17.65% |
Deck 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 Deck is British & Irish, which comprises 45.0% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (31.1%) and Eastern European (5.7%). Additional ancestries include Ashkenazi Jewish, Italian, Scandinavian, Indigenous American, and Spanish & Portuguese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 45.0% |
| French & German | 31.1% |
| Eastern European | 5.7% |
| Other | 18.2% |
Possible origins of the surname Deck
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 Deck have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 84.30% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 84.30% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 84.30% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 84.30% |
| Lancashire, United Kingdom | 83.60% |
What Deck 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 Deck is G-Z6764, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup G-Z6764 is descended from haplogroup G-M201. Other common haplogroups include R-S190 and R-P312, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Hall, Stone, Stark, Smith, Miller, Mitchell, Moscoso, Mosqueda, Douthit, Mossman.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Deck surname are: H1, K1a, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins G-M201Your 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 Deck 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.
"Deck" Surname 43.4%
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.
"Deck" Surname 25.5%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Deck" Surname 30.9%
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.
"Deck" Surname 21.0%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Deck?
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 Deck are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition