Explore the Family Name Figueiredo
The meaning of Figueiredo
Portuguese and Galician: habitational name from any of numerous places called Figueiredo, from the collective noun figueiredo ‘grove of fig trees’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Manuel, Carlos, Francisco, Luis, Mario, Aurelio, Cesar, Fernando, Horacio, Jacinto, Luiz. Portuguese Joao, Afonso, Joaquim, Paulo, Henrique, Ilidio, Marcio, Margarida, Vasco.
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How common is the last name Figueiredo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Figueiredo has seen a surge in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 13,319th most popular and by 2010, it had improved to 12,670th, indicating a rise of approximately 4.87%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also increased from 2,099 in 2000 to 2,439 in 2010, showing a significant rise of about 16.2%. Furthermore, the prevalence of this surname per 100,000 people also grew from 0.78 to 0.83 over the decade, marking an increase of 6.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,319 | #12,670 | 4.87% |
| Count | 2,099 | 2,439 | 16.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.78 | 0.83 | 6.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Figueiredo
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Figueiredo, it's clear that there have been some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the largest share of individuals identified as White (84.66%), followed by those identifying with two or more races (9%). However, by 2010, the proportion identifying as White rose to 89.50%, while the percentage of those identifying with two or more races fell sharply to 1.76%. Meanwhile, the representation of Hispanic ethnicity increased by about 25.83%, reaching 5.7% in 2010. The percentage of Black ethnicity also saw growth, starting at 0% in 2000 and rising to 1.6% by 2010. No data was available for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.66% | 89.5% | 5.72% |
| Hispanic | 4.53% | 5.7% | 25.83% |
| Two or More Races | 9% | 1.76% | -80.44% |
| Black | 0% | 1.6% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.1% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Figueiredo 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 Figueiredo is Spanish & Portuguese, which comprises 67.7% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (7.5%) and French & German (4.8%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Indigenous American, Angolan & Congolese, Eastern European, and Japanese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Spanish & Portuguese | 67.7% |
| British & Irish | 7.5% |
| French & German | 4.8% |
| Other | 20.0% |
Possible origins of the surname Figueiredo
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 Figueiredo have recent ancestry locations in Portugal and Brazil.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Madeira, Portugal | 77.30% |
| Azores, Portugal | 77.30% |
| Aveiro District, Portugal | 75.60% |
| Lisbon, Portugal | 74.80% |
| Porto District, Portugal | 74.00% |
What Figueiredo 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 Figueiredo is R-P311, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-P311 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include J-L26 and G-L30, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: De Souza, Moreira, Vieira, Amaral, Tavares, Ribeiro, Dos Santos, Nunes, Moniz, Medeiros.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Figueiredo surname are: B2, H1, 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 Figueiredo 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
Vanilla Ice Cream
Prefers vanilla flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Figueiredo" Surname 38.9%
23andMe Users 36.7%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Figueiredo" Surname 42.9%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Learn Language As Adult
Learning a new language through formal or informal means after 18 years of age.
"Figueiredo" Surname 57.9%
23andMe Users 25.8%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Figueiredo" Surname 15.6%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Figueiredo?
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 Figueiredo are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition