Explore the Family Name Drummond
The meaning of Drummond
1. Scottish: habitational name from any of various places, notably the barony of Drummond, which is probably identical with the parish of Drymen (Stirlingshire), named from Gaelic drumainn, a derivative of druim ‘ridge’. It has been said that the principal family of this name are descended from a Hungarian nobleman, Maurice, who accompanied Edgar Atheling and his sister Margaret to Scotland in 1068, where she married King Malcolm III. However, there is disagreement on whether or not this was the case. 2. English: occasionally perhaps from an unrecorded Middle English personal name Dromund (Old Norse Drómundr, apparently from a word denoting a kind of Byzantine galley prevalent till the 12th century, from Greek dromōn ‘runner’).
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How common is the last name Drummond in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Drummond shifted slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname Drummond ranked 1937 in popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped slightly to a rank of 2014. This represents a slight decrease in popularity of about -3.98%. However, the count of people with the surname Drummond actually increased from 17,032 in 2000 to 17,922 in 2010, a growth of approximately 5.23%. The proportion per 100k also showed a small decrease from 6.31 in 2000 to 6.08 in 2010, marking a change of about -3.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #1,937 | #2,014 | -3.98% |
| Count | 17,032 | 17,922 | 5.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 6.31 | 6.08 | -3.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Drummond
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts among those carrying the surname Drummond between 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew by 14.29%, and the percentage identifying as having two or more races increased by 25.00%. Those identifying as White decreased from 68.81% to 65.50%, a change of -4.81%. People with the surname Drummond who identify as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 1.56% to 2.50%, a change of 60.26%. Meanwhile, the Black community experienced a slight increase from 27.14% to 28.82%, indicating a change of about 6.19%. Lastly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native community saw an increase from 0.28% to 0.42%, representing a change of 50.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.81% | 65.5% | -4.81% |
| Black | 27.14% | 28.82% | 6.19% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 2.5% | 60.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.88% | 2.35% | 25% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.28% | 0.42% | 50% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.35% | 0.4% | 14.29% |
Drummond 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 Drummond is British & Irish, which comprises 53.1% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (19.3%) and Nigerian (5.3%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Eastern European, Spanish & Portuguese, Ghanaian, Liberian & Sierra Leonean, and Italian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 53.1% |
| French & German | 19.3% |
| Nigerian | 5.3% |
| Other | 22.3% |
Possible origins of the surname Drummond
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 Drummond have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 82.30% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 81.80% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 81.80% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 81.80% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 81.30% |
What Drummond 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 Drummond is R-ZS4585, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-ZS4585 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-P311 and R-CTS241, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: St Clair, Powell, Logan, Davis, Allan, Davies, Jones, Griffith, Colvin, Oliver..
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Drummond 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 Drummond 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.
"Drummond" Surname 44.0%
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.
"Drummond" Surname 30.7%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Drummond" Surname 18.1%
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.
"Drummond" Surname 19.1%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Drummond?
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 Drummond are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition