Explore the Family Name Fender
The meaning of Fender
1. English and Scottish: nickname from Middle English or Scots fender, fendour ‘defender, protector’. 2. South German: from Alemannic Venner ‘flag bearer, ensign’ or Fähndrich, which has the same meaning (see Fenrich). 3. South German: variant of Fendler.
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How common is the last name Fender in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fender's popularity slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 5519th most popular surname and dropped to 5743rd position in 2010, a decrease of 4.06%. However, the count of people with this surname increased from 5791 to 6034, which is an increase of 4.2%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 4.65%, falling from 2.15 in 2000 to 2.05 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,519 | #5,743 | -4.06% |
| Count | 5,791 | 6,034 | 4.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.15 | 2.05 | -4.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fender
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Fender also saw changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The highest percentage identified themselves as White, although this figure slightly dropped from 94.87% to 93.12%. There was a notable increase in the percentage of those identifying as two or more ethnicities, with a rise from 0.95% to 1.39%. Those who identified as Hispanic, Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw increases in their percentages. Hispanic identification rose by 36.96%, Black by 32.99%, Asian/Pacific Islander by 20.69%, and American Indian and Alaskan Native by 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.87% | 93.12% | -1.84% |
| Black | 1.97% | 2.62% | 32.99% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 1.89% | 36.96% |
| Two or More Races | 0.95% | 1.39% | 46.32% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.54% | 0.63% | 16.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.29% | 0.35% | 20.69% |
Fender 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 Fender is British & Irish, which comprises 55.6% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (28.8%) and Scandinavian (4.6%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Spanish & Portuguese, Italian, Indigenous American, and Ashkenazi Jewish.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 55.6% |
| French & German | 28.8% |
| Scandinavian | 4.6% |
| Other | 11.0% |
Possible origins of the surname Fender
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 Fender have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 93.00% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 93.00% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 93.00% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 93.00% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 92.10% |
What Fender 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 Fender is R-CTS3402, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-CTS3402 is descended from haplogroup R-M420. Other common haplogroups include R-L48 and R-M417, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Klotz, Pagel, Woodall, Lesko, Ostrowski, Hinz, Busse, Troutman, Wager, Provost.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Fender surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M420Your 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 Fender 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.
"Fender" Surname 24.1%
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.
"Fender" Surname 23.3%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Fender" Surname 34.8%
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.
"Fender" Surname 22.3%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Fender?
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 Fender are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition