Explore the Family Name Findlay
The meaning of Findlay
Scottish: variant of Finley 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Findlay in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Findlay has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 7403 but rose slightly in rank to 7387 by 2010, marking an overall change of about 0.22%. The count of people with the Findlay surname also increased during this period from 4150 to 4509, an 8.65% increase. However, the proportion per 100k individuals showed a small decrease of -0.65%, dropping from 1.54 to 1.53.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,403 | #7,387 | 0.22% |
| Count | 4,150 | 4,509 | 8.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.54 | 1.53 | -0.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Findlay
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Findlay surname. Between 2000 and 2010, there were shifts in the percentages of various ethnicities recorded. The proportion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew by 11.94%, while those identifying with two or more races saw an increase of 27.69%. Those identifying as White decreased by -5.32%, while Hispanic Findlays increased significantly by 107.14%. The percentage of Black Findlays also showed growth, with an increase of 28.32%. Meanwhile, American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a decrease of -6.90%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.16% | 82.52% | -5.32% |
| Black | 9.04% | 11.6% | 28.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.54% | 3.19% | 107.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 1.66% | 27.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.67% | 0.75% | 11.94% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.29% | 0.27% | -6.9% |
Findlay 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 Findlay is British & Irish, which comprises 65.1% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (15.0%) and Scandinavian (4.3%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Nigerian, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, and Ghanaian, Liberian & Sierra Leonean.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 65.1% |
| French & German | 15.0% |
| Scandinavian | 4.3% |
| Other | 15.6% |
Possible origins of the surname Findlay
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 Findlay have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 90.30% |
| Belfast, United Kingdom | 90.30% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 90.30% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 90.30% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 90.30% |
What Findlay 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 Findlay 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 I-DF29 and R-L21, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Wren, Olin, Turnbull, Thacker, Mcnair, Maxwell, Bevan, Parham, Pauley, Mcnulty.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Findlay 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 Findlay 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.
"Findlay" Surname 50.0%
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.
"Findlay" Surname 26.5%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Findlay" Surname 20.0%
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.
"Findlay" Surname 15.4%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Findlay?
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 Findlay are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition