Explore the Family Name Glenn
The meaning of Glenn
1. Irish (Derry and Galway): from Mag Fhloinn, see McGlynn. 2. English: variant of Glen.
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How common is the last name Glenn in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Glenn has seen a slight decrease in rank but an increase in count from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Glenn was ranked 627th most popular surname, which dropped to 669th in 2010, marking a 6.7% change. However, the number of people with the Glenn surname increased from 49,241 in 2000 to 51,043 in 2010, demonstrating a growth of 3.66%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 5.21%, from 18.25 in 2000 to 17.3 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #627 | #669 | -6.7% |
| Count | 49,241 | 51,043 | 3.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 18.25 | 17.3 | -5.21% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Glenn
The ethnicity associated with the surname Glenn also shows intriguing shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of those with the Glenn surname identified as White (63.64%), followed by Black (32.18%). This pattern continues in 2010, though with slightly lower percentages for Whites (61.41%) and a minor increase for Blacks (32.78%). There were notable increases in the percentages of Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, and Hispanics with this surname. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation grew by 33.33%, from 0.36% in 2000 to 0.48% in 2010. Those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities increased from 1.62% to 2.39%, a 47.53% change. Hispanic representation also rose, from 1.61% in 2000 to 2.32% in 2010, presenting a 44.10% increase. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation experienced a modest increase of 5%, from 0.60% in 2000 to 0.63% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.64% | 61.41% | -3.5% |
| Black | 32.18% | 32.78% | 1.86% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 2.39% | 47.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 2.32% | 44.1% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.6% | 0.63% | 5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.36% | 0.48% | 33.33% |
Glenn 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 Glenn is British & Irish, which comprises 52.9% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (20.1%) and Nigerian (4.7%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Eastern European, Ghanaian, Liberian & Sierra Leonean, Italian, and Ashkenazi Jewish.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 52.9% |
| French & German | 20.1% |
| Nigerian | 4.7% |
| Other | 22.3% |
Possible origins of the surname Glenn
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 Glenn have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 83.00% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 83.00% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 82.80% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 82.70% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 82.30% |
What Glenn 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 Glenn is R-L21, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-L21 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-S660 and R-CTS241, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Kelly, Hughes, Dugan, Connor, Daly, Larkin, Meredith, Conner, Conway, Cain.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Glenn surname are: H1, T2b, 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 Glenn 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.
"Glenn" Surname 38.6%
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.
"Glenn" Surname 26.5%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Glenn" Surname 22.7%
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.
"Glenn" Surname 17.4%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Glenn?
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 Glenn are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition