Explore the Family Name Grande
The meaning of Grande
1. Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese: nickname for someone of large stature, in either a literal or figurative sense, from grande ‘tall, large’. 2. German: habitational name from Grande in Holstein or Grand in Bavaria. 3. Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads so named, from Old Norse grandi ‘sandbank’. 4. English (of Norman origin): variant of Grant. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Salvatore, Rocco, Domenic, Mario, Antonio, Santo, Orlando, Americo, Carmine, Gennaro, Luigi, Pasquale, Saverio, Alberico. Spanish Jose, Carlos, Alicia, Ricardo, Jorge, Juan, Raul, Angel, Atilio.
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How common is the last name Grande in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Grande' has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000 the surname was ranked at 4,913 but by 2010 it had climbed to 4,487, showing an increase of 8.67%. The count, or total number of people with the Grande surname, also increased from 6,572 in 2000 to 7,904 in 2010, a growth of 20.27%. The proportion of people with the surname per 100k also rose from 2.44 to 2.68, marking a 9.84% hike.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #4,913 | #4,487 | 8.67% |
| Count | 6,572 | 7,904 | 20.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.44 | 2.68 | 9.84% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grande
When considering ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census, we see varied changes between 2000 and 2010 for those with the 'Grande' surname. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander grew by 12.35%, while the Hispanic population experienced a significant increase of 28.98%. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by 12.49%. For those identifying as two or more races, there was a slight decline of 14.55%, and a small increase was noted in the Black community by 7.5%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native population also saw a notable increase of 57.14%, even though their overall representation remains relatively low.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.32% | 58.91% | -12.49% |
| Hispanic | 27.74% | 35.78% | 28.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.32% | 3.73% | 12.35% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 0.94% | -14.55% |
| Black | 0.4% | 0.43% | 7.5% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.14% | 0.22% | 57.14% |
Grande 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 Grande is Italian, which comprises 28.3% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (22.9%) and French & German (13.4%). Additional ancestries include Spanish & Portuguese, Indigenous American, Eastern European, Scandinavian, and Ashkenazi Jewish.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Italian | 28.3% |
| British & Irish | 22.9% |
| French & German | 13.4% |
| Other | 35.4% |
Possible origins of the surname Grande
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 Grande have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Italy.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 48.40% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 48.40% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 47.90% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 46.80% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 46.80% |
What Grande 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 Grande 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 Q-L232 and E-V13, which are predominantly found among people with East Asian & Indigenous American and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Schaeffer, Bauer, Nagel, Victor, Rapp, Schiller, Ernst, Marino, Kline, Wolf.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Grande 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 Grande 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.
"Grande" Surname 45.6%
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.
"Grande" Surname 25.0%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Grande" Surname 22.8%
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.
"Grande" Surname 13.0%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Grande?
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 Grande are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition