Explore the Family Name Firestone
The meaning of Firestone
Americanized form (translation into English) of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Feuerstein ‘flint’. History: The rubber manufacturer Harvey Samuel Firestone, who established the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company in 1900 in Akron, OH, came from an Alsatian family on his father’s side; Nicholas Firestone was an immigrant in PA in 1752.
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How common is the last name Firestone in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Firestone saw a modest shift in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. While it was ranked as the 7,237th most popular surname in 2000, it dropped slightly to the 7,434th position in 2010, indicating a decline of 2.72%. However, the total count of individuals bearing the Firestone name increased by approximately 5.39%, from 4,251 in 2000 to 4,480 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people carrying the surname also decreased by about 3.8% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,237 | #7,434 | -2.72% |
| Count | 4,251 | 4,480 | 5.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.58 | 1.52 | -3.8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Firestone
The ethnic identity of those named Firestone also experienced some changes over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the vast majority of Firestones identified as White (96.49%), a proportion that slightly decreased to 94.91% in 2010. The percentage of Firestones identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, jumping from 1.25% in 2000 to 2.34% in 2010. Notably, the American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw the highest percentage change, doubling from 0.16% in 2000 to 0.33% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander and two or more races groupings also saw increases, while the percentage identifying as Black remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.49% | 94.91% | -1.64% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 2.34% | 87.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1.27% | 1.32% | 3.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.45% | 0.71% | 57.78% |
| Black | 0.38% | 0.38% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.16% | 0.33% | 106.25% |
Firestone 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 Firestone is French & German, which comprises 30.1% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are Ashkenazi Jewish (27.3%) and British & Irish (25.6%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Italian, Scandinavian, Spanish & Portuguese, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 30.1% |
| Ashkenazi Jewish | 27.3% |
| British & Irish | 25.6% |
| Other | 17.1% |
Possible origins of the surname Firestone
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 Firestone have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 68.00% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 68.00% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 67.30% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 66.70% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 66.70% |
What Firestone 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 Firestone is R-S8172, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-S8172 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include J-L283 and J-L26, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Fiedler, Sena, Leo, Brock, Lazarus, Schwartz, Hauser, Silberman, Schiff, Burger.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Firestone 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 Firestone 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.
"Firestone" Surname 34.7%
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.
"Firestone" Surname 26.1%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Firestone" Surname 16.9%
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.
"Firestone" Surname 16.8%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Firestone?
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 Firestone are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition