Explore the Family Name Fogg
The meaning of Fogg
English (northern): possibly a variant of Fowke (see Foulk). It may derive from Middle English fogge ‘aftermath’ (i.e. grass left to grow after the hay has been cut, also applied to long grass in a water meadow), especially in northern England, where the term occurs as a specifying element in minor placenames, but as it is not found on its own as a simplex name, the derivation is doubtful without some supporting evidence. The word fogge, which is probably of Old Norse origin, is still in use as a dialect term in Craven, Yorkshire, and in eastern Lancashire. modern English fog ‘thick mist’ is first attested in the 16th century and is unlikely to be the source of the surname.
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How common is the last name Fogg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fogg saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Fogg was ranked as the 5592nd most common surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 6052nd position, reflecting an 8.23% decrease in rank. Similarly, there was a marginal reduction in the count of individuals with this last name from 5697 to 5669, which represents a decline of 0.49%. The proportion of individuals with the surname per 100k also fell by 9.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,592 | #6,052 | -8.23% |
| Count | 5,697 | 5,669 | -0.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.11 | 1.92 | -9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fogg
The census data further reveals interesting shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Fogg surname. There was a significant increase (76.42%) in the representation of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races from 2000 to 2010. During the same period, the Hispanic category also witnessed an increase of 28.87%. Conversely, those identifying as White decreased slightly from 82.24% in 2000 to 80.60% in 2010. Minor increases were seen among those identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native, while the Asian/Pacific Islander group showed a small decrease. This data underscores the evolving diversity associated with the Fogg surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.24% | 80.6% | -1.99% |
| Black | 13.88% | 14.09% | 1.51% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 2.17% | 76.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 1.83% | 28.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.74% | 0.72% | -2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.49% | 0.58% | 18.37% |
Fogg 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 Fogg is British & Irish, which comprises 53.5% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (24.4%) and Eastern European (5.1%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, Indigenous American, and Filipino & Austronesian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 53.5% |
| French & German | 24.4% |
| Eastern European | 5.1% |
| Other | 17.0% |
Possible origins of the surname Fogg
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 Fogg 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 | 86.70% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 86.70% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 86.70% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 86.70% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 86.70% |
What Fogg 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 Fogg is R-S476, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-S476 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-L21 and R-P311, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Greenlee, Ricks, Vann, Cottle, Friel, Hinton, Dyer, Caldwell, Boone, Hammock.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Fogg surname are: H1, H, V. 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 Fogg 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.
"Fogg" Surname 51.1%
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.
"Fogg" Surname 22.7%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Fogg" Surname 23.4%
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.
"Fogg" Surname 17.9%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Fogg?
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 Fogg are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition