Explore the Family Name Gossett
The meaning of Gossett
1. English (Middlesex and Surrey; at least in part of French Huguenot origin): variant of Gosset. 2. Altered form of French, Walloon, and Channel Islands (Jersey; of French Huguenot origin) Gosset, reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t. History: The majority of the American bearers of the surname Gossett are descendants of Jean Gosset, a Huguenot from Normandy, who fled to the isle of Jersey in 1685. The surname was brought to North America in the middle of the 18th century from Jersey by John and Peter Gosset(t), grandsons of Jean Gosset.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gossett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gossett has seen a slight decrease over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 2999 and it decreased to 3170 by 2010, reflecting a 5.7% drop. Despite this decline in rank, the count of individuals with the surname Gossett increased slightly from 11059 in 2000 to 11389 in 2010, a growth rate of approximately 2.98%. The proportion per 100k also dropped by 5.85%, from 4.1 in 2000 to 3.86 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #2,999 | #3,170 | -5.7% |
| Count | 11,059 | 11,389 | 2.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 4.1 | 3.86 | -5.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gossett
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gossett, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates several shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of those with the Gossett surname identified as White (86.92% in 2010), there was a slight decrease in this group compared to 2000 when it was 88.30%. In contrast, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw the largest increase with 68.79% growth, moving from 1.41% in 2000 to 2.38% in 2010. Other increases were observed among Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, which grew by 32.14% and 26.67% respectively. The Black category witnessed a minor decrease, from 8.11% in 2000 to 7.77% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.3% | 86.92% | -1.56% |
| Black | 8.11% | 7.77% | -4.19% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 2.38% | 68.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 1.81% | 39.23% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.6% | 0.76% | 26.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.28% | 0.37% | 32.14% |
Gossett 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 Gossett is British & Irish, which comprises 59.3% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (22.6%) and Eastern European (3.6%). Additional ancestries include Spanish & Portuguese, Italian, Scandinavian, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Nigerian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 59.3% |
| French & German | 22.6% |
| Eastern European | 3.6% |
| Other | 14.5% |
Possible origins of the surname Gossett
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 Gossett have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 92.10% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 92.10% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 92.10% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 92.10% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 92.10% |
What Gossett 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 Gossett is R-M167, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-M167 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-CTS241 and R-Z381, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Cary, Bragg, Isaacs, Tabor, Taber, Metcalfe, Metcalf, Edson, Welborn, Chilton.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Gossett 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 Gossett 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.
"Gossett" Surname 48.8%
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.
"Gossett" Surname 32.3%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Gossett" Surname 21.6%
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.
"Gossett" Surname 19.5%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Gossett?
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 Gossett are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition