Explore the Family Name Guerin
The meaning of Guerin
1. French (Guérin) and Irish (of French Huguenot origin): from the ancient Germanic personal name Warino, Latinized as Guarinus, a short form of various compound names based on the element warin ‘protection, shelter’ or ‘guard’. The name was popular in France, partly as a result of the popularity of the Carolingian lay Guérin de Montglave. This was the name of several Huguenot families who came to England as refugees at different times in the 16th and 17th centuries. The surname became established as a surname in Ireland (County Limerick) as early as the 16th century. Compare Garin, Garing, Gearing, Geren, Geron, Gerren, Geurin, Guerrant, and Ward. 2. Italian (Friuli Venezia Giulia): variant of Guerino. History: This surname (see 1 above) is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors and also in the similar register of the Huguenot Society of South Carolina. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Emile, Marcel, Normand, Andre, Dominique, Aime, Alain, Arsene, Benoit, Francois, Gilles.
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How common is the last name Guerin in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Guerin has seen slight fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped by 5.38% from 5243 in 2000 to 5525 in 2010. However, the count, or the number of individuals carrying the surname, increased by 2.88% from 6115 to 6291 during the same period. The proportion of the population with the surname per 100,000 decreased by 6.17%, from 2.27 in 2000 to 2.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,243 | #5,525 | -5.38% |
| Count | 6,115 | 6,291 | 2.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.27 | 2.13 | -6.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Guerin
Discussing the ethnic identity of those with the surname Guerin, based on Decennial U.S. Census data, reveals a diverse picture over this ten-year span. In terms of ethnicity, White individuals represented the majority of the Guerins, although their proportion saw a slight decrease of 2.43% from 87.11% in 2000 to 84.99% in 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders and individuals identifying as two or more races within the Guerin group witnessed notable increases of 94.44% and 50.00% respectively. The Hispanic representation also increased by 25.44%. The proportion of Black individuals and American Indian and Alaskan Natives showed minor changes of -0.97% and -5.88% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.11% | 84.99% | -2.43% |
| Black | 6.2% | 6.14% | -0.97% |
| Hispanic | 4.56% | 5.72% | 25.44% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 1.62% | 50% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.54% | 1.05% | 94.44% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.51% | 0.48% | -5.88% |
Guerin 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 Guerin is British & Irish, which comprises 43.1% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (23.4%) and Spanish & Portuguese (8.0%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Eastern European, Ashkenazi Jewish, Indigenous American, and Scandinavian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 43.1% |
| French & German | 23.4% |
| Spanish & Portuguese | 8.0% |
| Other | 25.5% |
Possible origins of the surname Guerin
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 Guerin have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 67.20% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 67.20% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 66.70% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 66.70% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 66.70% |
What Guerin 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 Guerin is R-CTS241, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-CTS241 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-L21 and R-U152, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Mccarthy, Devine, Cameron, Sherman, Clifton, Howe, Gee, Mcdonnell, Pritchard, Mears.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Guerin 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 Guerin 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.
"Guerin" Surname 34.9%
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.
"Guerin" Surname 23.4%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Guerin" Surname 24.6%
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.
"Guerin" Surname 15.8%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Guerin?
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 Guerin are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition