Explore the Family Name Futrell
The meaning of Futrell
English: possibly a variant of Middle English fewterer ‘keeper of greyhounds’, from Anglo-Norman French veutrier.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Futrell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Futrell has seen a slight shift over a decade. In 2000, Futrell ranked 5587 in terms of popularity and had a count of 5701 across the United States. By 2010, its rank had dropped slightly to 5740, marking a decrease of 2.74%, but the total number bearing the surname had risen to 6038, indicating an increase of 5.91%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a small reduction, from 2.11 in 2000 to 2.05 in 2010, resulting in a change of -2.84%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,587 | #5,740 | -2.74% |
| Count | 5,701 | 6,038 | 5.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.11 | 2.05 | -2.84% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Futrell
When it comes to the ethnicity associated with the surname Futrell, the Decennial U.S. Census data offers insights into how this distribution has evolved. In 2000, the majority of those with the Futrell name identified as White (70.86%), followed by Black (25.63%), and small percentages identifying as Two or more races (1.53%), Hispanic (1.25%), American Indian and Alaskan Native (0.56%), and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.18%). By 2010, there were some notable changes. While the majority still identified as White, this figure had decreased to 68.17%. The percentage identifying as Black increased slightly to 26.71%, and there was a notable growth in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (0.41%), and Hispanic (1.84%). Those reporting Two or more races also rose to 2.24%, and American Indian and Alaskan Native to 0.63%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.86% | 68.17% | -3.8% |
| Black | 25.63% | 26.71% | 4.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 2.24% | 46.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 1.84% | 47.2% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.56% | 0.63% | 12.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.18% | 0.41% | 127.78% |
Futrell 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 Futrell is British & Irish, which comprises 62.4% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (14.9%) and Nigerian (4.7%). Additional ancestries include Ghanaian, Liberian & Sierra Leonean, Eastern European, Scandinavian, Angolan & Congolese, and Spanish & Portuguese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 62.4% |
| French & German | 14.9% |
| Nigerian | 4.7% |
| Other | 18.1% |
Possible origins of the surname Futrell
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 Futrell have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 84.10% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 84.10% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 83.30% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 83.30% |
| Lancashire, United Kingdom | 83.30% |
What Futrell 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 Futrell is E-V13, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup E-V13 is descended from haplogroup E-M96. Other common haplogroups include R-CTS241 and R-P311, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Gallant, Babcock, Lanier, Blevins, Triplett, Epperson, Grantham, Etter, Brumbaugh, Stepp.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Futrell surname are: H1, N, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins E-M96
Your paternal lineage may be linked to early Balkan migrants
Haplogroup E1b1b1a1b1a migrated in large numbers from the Balkans into Europe about 4,500 years ago, triggered by the beginning of the Balkan Bronze Age. During this migration, members of haplogroup E1b1b1a1b1a mainly followed rivers connecting the southern Balkans to northern-central Europe. Technological leaps often cause lineages to grow dramatically in numbers and in geographic range. The development of Bronze technology may have given men in haplogroup E1b1b1a1b1a a competitive advantage over other men, causing haplogroup E1b1b1a1b1a to proliferate and become widespread.
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 Futrell 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.
"Futrell" Surname 47.6%
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.
"Futrell" Surname 27.6%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Futrell" Surname 29.8%
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.
"Futrell" Surname 23.2%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Futrell?
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 Futrell are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition