Explore the Family Name Gaspar
The meaning of Gaspar
1. Spanish, Catalan, Portuguese, French, and German; Hungarian (Gáspár): from the personal name Gaspar (in German this is a variant of Kaspar, in French a variant of Gaspard), Hungarian Gáspár, an equivalent of Casper. 2. Slovak, Croatian, Serbian, and Slovenian (Gašpar; Slovak also Gášpár, Gašpár, Gášpar): from the Slovak, Croatian, and Serbian personal name Gašpar (see Casper), and from the same Slovenian dialect form of the personal name Gašper (see Gasper). In North America, this surname may also be a shortened form of patronymics like Slovak Gašparovič (see Gasparovic) and Gašparík, Croatian Gašparić and Gašparović, Slovenian Gašparič. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Manuel, Francisco, Carlos, Jesus, Alfredo, Juan, Julio, Mario, Miguel, Rafael, Ana. Portuguese Joao, Agostinho, Catarina, Vasco.
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How common is the last name Gaspar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gaspar has consistently risen in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 4,327 out of all surnames but by 2010 it had jumped to a rank of 3,210, marking a significant increase of 25.81%. Furthermore, the count of people bearing the Gaspar name also surged from 7,601 in 2000 to 11,251 in 2010, reflecting an impressive 48.02% growth. The proportion of individuals with the Gaspar surname per 100k population rose by 35.11%, from 2.82 in 2000 to 3.81 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #4,327 | #3,210 | 25.81% |
| Count | 7,601 | 11,251 | 48.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.82 | 3.81 | 35.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gaspar
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals fascinating shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the largest ethnic identity associated with the surname Gaspar remained Hispanic (increasing from 52.93% to 65.42%), there were notable changes among other ethnic identities. The number of Whites dropped from 35.73% to 25.90% and Asians/Pacific Islanders decreased from 7.74% to 6.00%. Those who identified as belonging to two or more races saw a reduction as well, falling from 2.59% to 1.67%. However, the American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw an increase, albeit small, from 0.26% to 0.33%. Lastly, the Black community with the surname Gaspar witnessed a slight decrease from 0.75% to 0.68%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 52.93% | 65.42% | 23.6% |
| White | 35.73% | 25.9% | -27.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.74% | 6% | -22.48% |
| Two or More Races | 2.59% | 1.67% | -35.52% |
| Black | 0.75% | 0.68% | -9.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.26% | 0.33% | 26.92% |
Gaspar 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 Gaspar is Spanish & Portuguese, which comprises 26.6% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are Indigenous American (13.2%) and British & Irish (12.0%). Additional ancestries include French & German, Eastern European, Filipino & Austronesian, Greek & Balkan, and Italian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Spanish & Portuguese | 26.6% |
| Indigenous American | 13.2% |
| British & Irish | 12.0% |
| Other | 48.3% |
Possible origins of the surname Gaspar
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 Gaspar have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Mexico.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 25.30% |
| Lancashire, United Kingdom | 25.30% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 25.30% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 25.30% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 25.30% |
What Gaspar 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 Gaspar 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 R-P311 and Q-M3, which are predominantly found among people with European and East Asian & Indigenous American ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Castro, Leon, Santos, Medina, Franco, Carranza, Simons, Ortega, Guzman, Molina.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Gaspar surname are: A2, H1, 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 Gaspar 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.
"Gaspar" Surname 37.3%
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.
"Gaspar" Surname 32.6%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Gaspar" Surname 21.3%
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.
"Gaspar" Surname 17.6%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Gaspar?
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 Gaspar are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition