Explore the Family Name Gregorio
The meaning of Gregorio
Italian and Spanish; Portuguese (Gregório): from the personal name Gregorio, Gregório (see Gregory). Compare Di Gregorio. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Mario, Fernando, Jose, Ramon, Juan, Roberto, Ana, Cesar, Francisco, Adolfo, Alberto. Italian Angelo, Antonio, Salvatore, Carmine, Gennaro, Federico, Franco, Heriberto, Italo, Marco, Nicola. Portuguese Henrique, Joaquim, Paulo.
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How common is the last name Gregorio in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gregorio has seen a significant increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 8,151st most common, but by 2010, it had jumped up to the 6,494th spot, reflecting an impressive 20.33 percent increase. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 3,746 in 2000 to 5,228 in 2010, marking a near 40 percent surge. Similarly, the proportion per 100k people increased by 27.34 percent during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,151 | #6,494 | 20.33% |
| Count | 3,746 | 5,228 | 39.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.39 | 1.77 | 27.34% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gregorio
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Gregorio, as gathered from the Decennial U.S. Census data, has shifted somewhat between 2000 and 2010. The highest percentage change was observed within the Hispanic community, which saw an increase of 55.33 percent over the decade. On the contrary, the representation of the Gregorio surname among those identifying as White decreased by 24.63 percent. There were also minor decreases in Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities, with -4.92, -2.88, and -31.33 percent respectively. Individuals who identified with two or more races also saw a decrease of 40.57 percent in bearing the surname Gregorio.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 26.08% | 40.51% | 55.33% |
| White | 48.16% | 36.3% | -24.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 20.72% | 19.7% | -4.92% |
| Two or More Races | 3.18% | 1.89% | -40.57% |
| Black | 1.04% | 1.01% | -2.88% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.83% | 0.57% | -31.33% |
Gregorio 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 Gregorio is Filipino & Austronesian, which comprises 22.2% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are Italian (19.1%) and British & Irish (16.1%). Additional ancestries include Spanish & Portuguese, Indigenous American, French & German, Chinese, and Greek & Balkan.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Filipino & Austronesian | 22.2% |
| Italian | 19.1% |
| British & Irish | 16.1% |
| Other | 42.6% |
Possible origins of the surname Gregorio
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 Gregorio have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in Italy, and the Philippines.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Campania, Italy | 33.00% |
| Sicily, Italy | 32.10% |
| Calabria, Italy | 32.10% |
| Apulia, Italy | 29.20% |
| Metro Manila, Philippines | 28.30% |
What Gregorio 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 Gregorio is J-L26, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup J-L26 is descended from haplogroup J-M304. Other common haplogroups include O-F706 and I-M170, which are predominantly found among people with East Asian & Indigenous American and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Aquino, Paulino, Bosco, Giglio, Francisco, Steinman, Shuler, Betancourt, Hartman, Constantine.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Gregorio surname are: A2, H1, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins J-M304Your 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 Gregorio 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.
"Gregorio" Surname 37.9%
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.
"Gregorio" Surname 33.3%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Gregorio" Surname 18.9%
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.
"Gregorio" Surname 13.8%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Gregorio?
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 Gregorio are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition