Explore the Family Name Gouveia
The meaning of Gouveia
Portuguese: habitational name from any of various places so called, in particular one in the province of Beira Baixa. The placename is first recorded in the Latin forms Gaudela and Goudela; it is of obscure origin. Compare Gobea, Govea, and Goveia. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Jose, Carlos, Alvaro, Fernando, Luis, Marcos, Mario, Renato, Roberto, Altino, Americo. Portuguese Paulo, Albano, Joao.
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How common is the last name Gouveia in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gouveia showed a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gouveia was the 11,179th most common surname, but by 2010 it had moved up to the 11,047th position, reflecting a 1.18% change in rank. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 2,602 in 2000 to 2,878 in 2010, a growth of 10.61%. The proportion of people bearing this surname per 100,000 population also rose slightly from 0.96 to 0.98 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,179 | #11,047 | 1.18% |
| Count | 2,602 | 2,878 | 10.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.96 | 0.98 | 2.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gouveia
When considering ethnicity, again referring to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were notable shifts among those with the Gouveia surname between 2000 and 2010. While the majority identified as White, dropping slightly from 75.56% to 73.56%, the figures showed increases for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native. The Asian/Pacific Islander group grew by 21.75%, Hispanic by 39.38%, Black by 53.26%, and American Indian and Alaskan Native by 47.37%. However, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more ethnic identities decreased by 25.48% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.56% | 73.56% | -2.65% |
| Hispanic | 6.73% | 9.38% | 39.38% |
| Two or More Races | 11.38% | 8.48% | -25.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.54% | 4.31% | 21.75% |
| Black | 2.61% | 4% | 53.26% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.19% | 0.28% | 47.37% |
Gouveia 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 Gouveia is Spanish & Portuguese, which comprises 51.1% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (20.8%) and French & German (8.2%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Indigenous American, Ashkenazi Jewish, Japanese, and Scandinavian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Spanish & Portuguese | 51.1% |
| British & Irish | 20.8% |
| French & German | 8.2% |
| Other | 19.9% |
Possible origins of the surname Gouveia
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 Gouveia have recent ancestry locations in Portugal and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Azores, Portugal | 67.90% |
| Madeira, Portugal | 67.90% |
| Lisbon, Portugal | 66.10% |
| Aveiro District, Portugal | 65.10% |
| Coimbra District, Portugal | 60.60% |
What Gouveia 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 Gouveia is R-P311, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-P311 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-P312 and I-L460, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Jara, Barba, Keim, Moreira, Hartford, Merlo, Baer, Sisco, Armstrong, Florio.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Gouveia surname are: H1, N, 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 Gouveia 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.
"Gouveia" Surname 44.8%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Acrophobia
An intense fear of heights that goes beyond the concern many people feel around significant heights.
"Gouveia" Surname 25.0%
23andMe Users 16.7%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Gouveia" Surname 21.1%
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.
"Gouveia" Surname 10.6%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Gouveia?
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 Gouveia are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition