Explore the Family Name Dion
The meaning of Dion
1. French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Thiodo, derived from theud ‘people’. 2. French: habitational name from any of various places called Dion or Dions, all apparently derived from the Gaulish element divon- ‘(sacred) spring’. 3. Altered form of French Guyon, reflecting the specific former French Canadian pronunciation of the initial G-, followed by a vowel. Compare Deon 1 and Deyo 2. History: Jacques Dion from Marans in Charente-Maritime, France, married Jeanne Renard in Quebec City, QC, in 1672. — Some of the American bearers of the surname Dion are descendants of Jean Guyon du Buisson from France, one of the earliest settlers on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River in New France (see Guyon). Some characteristic forenames: French Normand, Marcel, Lucien, Armand, Camille, Emile, Andre, Yvon, Aime, Pierre, Cecile, Gilles.
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How common is the last name Dion in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dion has seen a slight decrease in ranking from 3995 in 2000 to 4225 in 2010, indicating a change of -5.76 percent. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname has increased by 2.88 percent, rising from 8160 in 2000 to 8395 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a slight decrease from 3.02 to 2.85 during the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #3,995 | #4,225 | -5.76% |
| Count | 8,160 | 8,395 | 2.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 3.02 | 2.85 | -5.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dion
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows intriguing shifts over the decade. Notably, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with the surname Dion nearly doubled from 0.51 to 1.01. Similarly, those identifying as Hispanic or belonging to two or more races have also seen increases, with Hispanics seeing a substantial rise of 68.26 percent. Meanwhile, those identifying as White decreased slightly from 93.14 percent to 90.86 percent. The Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations remained relatively stable, with minor increases of 13.99 percent and 12.50 percent respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.14% | 90.86% | -2.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 2.81% | 68.26% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2% | 2.25% | 12.5% |
| Black | 1.43% | 1.63% | 13.99% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 1.43% | 14.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.51% | 1.01% | 98.04% |
Dion 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 Dion is British & Irish, which comprises 37.8% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (32.3%) and Spanish & Portuguese (6.4%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Eastern European, Scandinavian, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 37.8% |
| French & German | 32.3% |
| Spanish & Portuguese | 6.4% |
| Other | 23.6% |
Possible origins of the surname Dion
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 Dion have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 67.80% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 67.30% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 66.80% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 66.80% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 66.30% |
What Dion 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 Dion is R-CTS241, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-CTS241 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-L21 and R-M167, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Turcotte, Dorris, Griswold, Dubose, Abernathy, Runyan, Estes, Libby, Blaisdell, Northcutt.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Dion 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 Dion 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.
"Dion" 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.
"Dion" Surname 30.9%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Dion" Surname 19.6%
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.
"Dion" Surname 19.5%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Dion?
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 Dion are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition