Explore the Family Name Haile
The meaning of Haile
1. English: northern or occasional form of Hale, or a habitational name from a place called with Old English halh ‘nook, hollow’, such as Haile (Cumberland) or the frequent Hale (for example in Cheshire, Hampshire, Kent, and Lincolnshire). 2. English and Scottish: variant of Hail. 3. Ethiopian and Eritrean: from the personal name Haile, which is interpreted as ‘my power’ in the Ge’ez, Amharic, or related languages. It often forms part of a Christian name, such as Hailemariam, and in this case it translates as ‘power of’. Compare Hayle 2. — Note: Since Ethiopians and Eritreans do not have hereditary surnames, this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US. Some characteristic forenames: Ethiopian/Eritrean Lemlem, Senait, Bereket, Seifu, Abrehet, Amanuel, Berhane, Dawit, Dehab, Fekade, Fekadu, Hagos.
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How common is the last name Haile in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Haile" has seen a significant increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Haile held the rank of 6635 among popular surnames, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 5236th position, marking a 21.09% rise in rank. In terms of count, there were 4701 individuals with this surname in 2000, and this number surged by 41.74% to 6663 by 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Haile per 100K also rose by nearly 30% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,635 | #5,236 | 21.09% |
| Count | 4,701 | 6,663 | 41.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.74 | 2.26 | 29.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Haile
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Haile also changed noticeably between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of those identifying as Black with the surname increased by 27.03% during this period. In contrast, the percentage identifying as White decreased by 18.45%. There was also a considerable rise in the proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Natives and Hispanics with this surname, showing increases of 57.50% and 42.54%, respectively. However, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races saw a significant decrease by 53.62%, while the Asian/Pacific Islander category witnessed a slight growth of 12.24%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 41.1% | 52.21% | 27.03% |
| White | 51.48% | 41.98% | -18.45% |
| Two or More Races | 4.7% | 2.18% | -53.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 1.91% | 42.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.98% | 1.1% | 12.24% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.4% | 0.63% | 57.5% |
Haile 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 Haile is British & Irish, which comprises 44.4% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are Ethiopian & Eritrean (21.4%) and French & German (17.9%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Nigerian, Eastern European, Italian, and Ashkenazi Jewish.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 44.4% |
| Ethiopian & Eritrean | 21.4% |
| French & German | 17.9% |
| Other | 16.4% |
Possible origins of the surname Haile
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 Haile have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 67.50% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 67.50% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 67.50% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 67.50% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 67.50% |
What Haile 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 Haile is R-L21, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-L21 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-Z381 and E-M5021, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Mcfarland, Broome, Dana, Bowser, Nevarez, Calder, Mathewson, Rossiter, O'Brien, Mcalister.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Haile surname are: H1, H, L3. 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 Haile 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.
"Haile" Surname 46.7%
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.
"Haile" Surname 34.6%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Haile" Surname 16.3%
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.
"Haile" Surname 11.9%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Haile?
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 Haile are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition