Explore the Family Name Dreher
The meaning of Dreher
South German and Swiss German: occupational name for a turner, from an agent derivative of Middle High German dræhen, dræjen ‘to turn’. See also Dressler.
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How common is the last name Dreher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dreher saw a slight decrease in ranking between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 5736 to 6074, which marked a 5.89% drop. However, in terms of actual count, the number of individuals carrying the Dreher surname increased by 2.01%, growing from 5533 in 2000 to 5644 in 2010. This indicates that while the surname may have become slightly less common compared to other surnames, more people did adopt or were born into the Dreher surname during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,736 | #6,074 | -5.89% |
| Count | 5,533 | 5,644 | 2.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.05 | 1.91 | -6.83% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dreher
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Dreher surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some interesting changes over the ten-year period from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of Drehers identifying as White decreased slightly from 85.94% to 84.32%. However, there was a significant increase in the proportion of Drehers identifying with two or more races, rising from 0.81% to 1.44%. There was also a substantial growth in the Hispanic Dreher population, doubling from 0.94% to 1.93%. Meanwhile, the percentages of Drehers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black experienced modest increases, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native reduced marginally.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.94% | 84.32% | -1.89% |
| Black | 11.57% | 11.59% | 0.17% |
| Hispanic | 0.94% | 1.93% | 105.32% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 1.44% | 77.78% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.43% | 0.39% | -9.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.31% | 0.34% | 9.68% |
Dreher 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 Dreher is French & German, which comprises 37.2% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (34.0%) and Eastern European (7.0%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Scandinavian, Spanish & Portuguese, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 37.2% |
| British & Irish | 34.0% |
| Eastern European | 7.0% |
| Other | 21.8% |
Possible origins of the surname Dreher
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 Dreher have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 73.10% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 73.10% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 72.40% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 72.40% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 71.80% |
What Dreher 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 Dreher is R-U152, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-U152 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-M405 and R-P311, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Thiele, Ott, Kohler, Haller, Resch, Wendel, Probst, Weaver, Wicks, Kurz.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Dreher surname are: H1, J1c, 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 Dreher 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.
"Dreher" Surname 44.6%
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.
"Dreher" Surname 36.6%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Dreher" Surname 18.7%
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.
"Dreher" Surname 16.2%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Dreher?
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 Dreher are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition