Explore the Family Name Halverson
The meaning of Halverson
Americanized form of Norwegian or Danish Halvorsen and of its Swedish cognate Halvarsson. Compare Alverson.
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How common is the last name Halverson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Halverson has seen a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 2896th most popular surname and dropped to the 3040th spot by 2010, a decrease of nearly 5%. However, the actual count of people with the surname Halverson increased slightly during this time period, from 11,377 in 2000 to 11,781 in 2010. This represents a growth rate of 3.55%, indicating that while the rank may have fallen, the overall usage of the surname increased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #2,896 | #3,040 | -4.97% |
| Count | 11,377 | 11,781 | 3.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 4.22 | 3.99 | -5.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Halverson
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnicity distribution for the surname Halverson. The majority of individuals with this last name identified as White, making up 96.05% in 2000 and 94.73% in 2010. However, there was notable growth in other ethnic identities. For example, those who identified as Hispanic jumped from 1.42% in 2000 to 2.10% in 2010, a 47.89% increase. Similarly, the proportion identifying as Black rose by 55.56%, albeit from a small initial base of 0.18%. The percentage of Halversons identifying with Two or More races also grew significantly by 49.06% from 2000 to 2010. Asian/Pacific Islanders and American Indian and Alaskan Natives represent a smaller share and saw modest changes.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.05% | 94.73% | -1.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 2.1% | 47.89% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 1.58% | 49.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.68% | 0.75% | 10.29% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.6% | 0.57% | -5% |
| Black | 0.18% | 0.28% | 55.56% |
Halverson 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 Halverson is Scandinavian, which comprises 30.4% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (29.8%) and French & German (23.5%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Finnish.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Scandinavian | 30.4% |
| British & Irish | 29.8% |
| French & German | 23.5% |
| Other | 16.3% |
Possible origins of the surname Halverson
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 Halverson have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 75.20% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 75.20% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 74.90% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 74.60% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 73.90% |
What Halverson 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 Halverson is R-Z282, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-Z282 is descended from haplogroup R-M420. Other common haplogroups include R-Z19 and R-M405, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Knutson, Holm, Bergstrom, Haugen, Olson, Lindstrom, Pedersen, Swenson, Lund, Gunderson.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Halverson surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M420Your 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 Halverson 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.
"Halverson" Surname 36.2%
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.
"Halverson" Surname 23.3%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Halverson" Surname 20.7%
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.
"Halverson" Surname 15.2%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Halverson?
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 Halverson are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition