Explore the Family Name Hadley
The meaning of Hadley
1. English (mainly West Midlands): habitational name from either of three places called Hadley, in Worcestershire and Shropshire, or from either of two places called Hadleigh, in Essex and Suffolk, or Monken Hadley in Middlesex. The first is named from the Old English personal name Hadda + lēah ‘wood, (woodland) clearing’; the others are from Old English hǣth ‘heathland, heather’ + lēah. 2. In some cases also Native American (Navajo): variant of Hatathlie ‘singer (i.e. medicine man)’. Compare Singer 5.
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How common is the last name Hadley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hadley saw a slight decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 1590 to 1653, a change of -3.96%. However, the count or the number of individuals with this surname increased by 5.12%, from 20,710 in 2000 to 21,771 in 2010. There was a small decrease in the proportion per 100,000 people, with a change of -3.91% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #1,590 | #1,653 | -3.96% |
| Count | 20,710 | 21,771 | 5.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 7.68 | 7.38 | -3.91% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hadley
The ethnicity associated with the Hadley surname also shifted during this period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with the Hadley name grew by 57.75%, while those identifying as two or more races saw an increase of 31.91%. The proportion of Whites with the surname decreased slightly by -2.98%, however, they still made up the majority at 77.42% in 2010. The Hispanic population with the Hadley surname rose by 44.03%, and individuals identifying as Black or African American increased by 4.34%. Lastly, there was a 12.08% increase in American Indians and Alaskan Natives carrying the Hadley name.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.8% | 77.42% | -2.98% |
| Black | 14.99% | 15.64% | 4.34% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 2.29% | 44.03% |
| Two or More Races | 1.41% | 1.86% | 31.91% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.49% | 1.67% | 12.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.71% | 1.12% | 57.75% |
Hadley 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 Hadley is British & Irish, which comprises 53.3% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (24.4%) and Scandinavian (3.8%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Eastern European, Nigerian, Spanish & Portuguese, and Ashkenazi Jewish.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 53.3% |
| French & German | 24.4% |
| Scandinavian | 3.8% |
| Other | 18.5% |
Possible origins of the surname Hadley
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 Hadley have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 89.70% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 89.50% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 89.30% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 89.10% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 88.70% |
What Hadley 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 Hadley is R-Z367, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-Z367 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-U152 and R-Z8, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Covington, Medlin, Savoy, Halbert, Bessette, Tisdale, Doll, Wainwright, Chastain, Block.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Hadley 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 Hadley 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.
"Hadley" Surname 39.9%
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.
"Hadley" Surname 26.7%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Hadley" Surname 21.4%
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.
"Hadley" Surname 18.4%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Hadley?
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 Hadley are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition