Explore the Family Name Francois
The meaning of Francois
French, Walloon, West Indian (mainly Haiti), and Mauritian (François): from the French personal name François, Latin Franciscus (see Francis). This surname is by far most common in Haiti. It is also established elsewhere in the West Indies (e.g. in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada, and Guadeloupe), and also in the Flemish part of Belgium. History: Pierre François from Saint-Laurent-de-la-Prée in Charente-Maritime, France, married Madeleine Gaumond in Quebec City, QC, in 1670. Some characteristic forenames: French/Haitian Pierre, Andre, Jacques, Jean Claude, Serge, Franck, Luc, Yves, Dieudonne, Evens, Herve, Mimose.
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How common is the last name Francois in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Francois has gained popularity in the United States over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 3079th most common surname, and by 2010, it had risen to rank 2467, denoting an increase of approximately 19.88%. The count of people bearing this surname also rose significantly within the same period, going from 10794 in 2000 to 14593 in 2010 - a substantial surge of about 35.2%. The proportion of individuals named Francois per 100,000 people also saw an increase of 23.75%, jumping from 4.0 in 2000 to 4.95 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #3,079 | #2,467 | 19.88% |
| Count | 10,794 | 14,593 | 35.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 4 | 4.95 | 23.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Francois
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data unveils that the majority of individuals with the surname Francois identify as Black, with this demographic growing by 14.66% between 2000 and 2010. People of White ethnicity carrying this surname decreased over the decade by 23.29%, while those identifying with two or more races saw a significant decline of 69.09%. The proportion of Francois' of Asian/Pacific Islander descent also fell slightly by 8.77%. However, both Hispanic and American Indian/Alaskan Native demographics witnessed growth, with an increase of 25.48% and a notable 80.00% jump respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 68.06% | 78.04% | 14.66% |
| White | 20.7% | 15.88% | -23.29% |
| Hispanic | 2.08% | 2.61% | 25.48% |
| Two or More Races | 8.38% | 2.59% | -69.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.57% | 0.52% | -8.77% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.2% | 0.36% | 80% |
Francois 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 Francois is French & German, which comprises 28.5% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (18.6%) and Nigerian (15.0%). Additional ancestries include Ghanaian, Liberian & Sierra Leonean, Angolan & Congolese, Spanish & Portuguese, Italian, and Eastern European.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 28.5% |
| British & Irish | 18.6% |
| Nigerian | 15.0% |
| Other | 37.9% |
Possible origins of the surname Francois
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 Francois have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 37.80% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 37.20% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 37.20% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 36.50% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 36.50% |
What Francois 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 Francois is R-P312, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-P312 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include E-P252 and E-M4254, which are predominantly found among people with Sub-Saharan African and Sub-Saharan African ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Gooden, Bey, Muhammad, Bolden, Jefferson, Jackson, Williams, Byrd, Madison, Pierre.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Francois surname are: H1, H, L2a1. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European and Sub-Saharan African 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 Francois 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.
"Francois" Surname 47.4%
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.
"Francois" Surname 33.3%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Francois" Surname 26.3%
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.
"Francois" Surname 15.1%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Francois?
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 Francois are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition