Explore the Family Name Gilpin
The meaning of Gilpin
1. English: unexplained. This surname is found mainly in Devon and Yorkshire. 2. Irish (Connacht): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Giolla Fionn ‘son of the fair-haired lad’. In Ulster, the name may be of northern English origin (see 1 above). History: A family of this name (see 1 above) is recorded in the 13th century in south Westmorland; it apparently gave its name to the River Gilpin there.
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How common is the last name Gilpin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gilpin has seen some changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 5324 in terms of popularity among all surnames, but by 2010 it had fallen to a rank of 5713, marking a decrease of approximately 7.31%. Despite this drop in rank, the count of individuals with the Gilpin surname actually rose slightly from 6025 to 6070 during the same time period. The proportion per 100,000 population also decreased by 7.62%, indicating that while the number of people bearing the surname increased, the overall growth was slower than the total U.S. population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,324 | #5,713 | -7.31% |
| Count | 6,025 | 6,070 | 0.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.23 | 2.06 | -7.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gilpin
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows diversification in the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Gilpin between 2000 and 2010. The largest ethnic group is White, although its representation decreased by 1.68% over the decade. Meanwhile, the Asian/Pacific Islander category saw the biggest increase, rising by 47.83%. Those identifying with two or more races also increased by 32.56%. Hispanic representation went up by 23.88%, and the Black category rose by 15.81%. Conversely, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 5.03%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.15% | 89.62% | -1.68% |
| Black | 3.29% | 3.81% | 15.81% |
| Hispanic | 2.01% | 2.49% | 23.88% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 1.71% | 32.56% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.79% | 1.7% | -5.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.46% | 0.68% | 47.83% |
Gilpin 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 Gilpin is British & Irish, which comprises 61.4% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (22.1%) and Eastern European (4.0%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, Indigenous American, and Nigerian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 61.4% |
| French & German | 22.1% |
| Eastern European | 4.0% |
| Other | 12.5% |
Possible origins of the surname Gilpin
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 Gilpin have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 90.40% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 90.40% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 90.40% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 90.40% |
| Lancashire, United Kingdom | 90.40% |
What Gilpin 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 Gilpin is I-L233, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup I-L233 is descended from haplogroup I-M170. Other common haplogroups include R-BY250 and R-P311, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Mead, Barney, Huntley, Gilman, Hilton, Carswell, Lindsay, Criswell, Terry, Woolley.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Gilpin surname are: H1, J1c, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins I-M170Your 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 Gilpin 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.
"Gilpin" Surname 45.7%
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.
"Gilpin" Surname 34.9%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Gilpin" Surname 23.2%
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.
"Gilpin" Surname 17.0%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Gilpin?
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 Gilpin are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition