Explore the Family Name Fogel
The meaning of Fogel
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Vogel. 2. Polish and French (Lorraine); Slovak (also Fógel); Hungarian (Fógel): altered form of German Vogel. 3. Americanized form of German Vogel. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Chaim, Meyer, Asher, Avi, Mayer, Moshe, Efi, Isadore, Ori, Akiva, Alter, Ber.
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How common is the last name Fogel in the United States?
The surname Fogel has seen a slight decrease in popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the name was ranked 6592 but dropped to 6784 by 2010, representing a change of -2.91%. Despite the decreased ranking, the count of individuals bearing the surname increased from 4741 in 2000 to 4973 in 2010, indicating a 4.89% increase. The proportion of Fogels per 100,000 people also saw a modest decline from 1.76 to 1.69, a -3.98% shift over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,592 | #6,784 | -2.91% |
| Count | 4,741 | 4,973 | 4.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.76 | 1.69 | -3.98% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fogel
When it comes to ethnic identity, Fogel presents a diverse picture based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of Fogels identify as White, although this percentage did see a small dip from 94.73% in 2000 to 92.74% in 2010. The number of Fogels identifying as Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw significant increases over the decade, rising by 92.63% and 131.58% respectively. Asian/Pacific Islander Fogels also saw a minor increase while those identifying as Black or Two or more races experienced slight decreases.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.73% | 92.74% | -2.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 3.66% | 92.63% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 1.33% | -2.92% |
| Black | 1.1% | 1.07% | -2.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.72% | 0.76% | 5.56% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.19% | 0.44% | 131.58% |
Fogel 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 Fogel is Ashkenazi Jewish, which comprises 46.6% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (20.8%) and French & German (11.6%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, Scandinavian, and Filipino & Austronesian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Ashkenazi Jewish | 46.6% |
| British & Irish | 20.8% |
| French & German | 11.6% |
| Other | 21.1% |
Possible origins of the surname Fogel
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 Fogel have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 39.70% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 39.70% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 39.70% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 39.00% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 39.00% |
What Fogel 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 Fogel is J-CTS5368, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup J-CTS5368 is descended from haplogroup J-M304. Other common haplogroups include E-CTS4231 and J-M67, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Hersh, Zucker, Berk, Berkowitz, Weissman, Spector, Rosenbaum, Hassan, Rubinstein, Wiener.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Fogel surname are: K1a1b1a, H1, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins J-M304
Your paternal lineage may be linked to men who spread the Semitic languages
Men carrying the J-M267 lineage took part in many waves of migrations over the millennia, and domesticated animals and plants weren't the only things they carried. They may also have been among the communities that spread the Semitic languages, a diverse group that bloomed from a single proto-Semitic tongue in the Levant nearly 5,750 years ago. These men likely carried branches of both haplogroup J and of the Semitic language family through the Arabian Peninsula to the Horn of Africa. Still later, some J-M267-bearing men re-expanded from the Arabian Peninsula back through the Middle East and across North Africa in migrations associated with the emergence and spread of Islam.
Your 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 Fogel 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.
"Fogel" Surname 31.8%
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.
"Fogel" Surname 20.7%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Fogel" Surname 15.1%
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.
"Fogel" Surname 15.9%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Fogel?
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 Fogel are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition