Explore the Family Name Hargis
The meaning of Hargis
English (Essex): perhaps a variant of Hargest. Alternatively, an altered form of German or Frisian Harges, which is probably of the same origin as Frisian Harjes. History: The majority of the American bearers of the surname Hargis trace their origin to George Hargis, who was transported from England to VA in 1642 and whose grandfather is believed by some to be Louis Harges, a Frenchman from Normandy, supposedly of Danish parentage. The surname Harges is not found neither in France nor in Denmark; it is, however, found in northern Germany, though it is very rare there.
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How common is the last name Hargis in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hargis has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, it has fallen slightly from 3,909th in 2000 down to 4,168th in 2010, marking a decrease of about 6.63%. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by roughly 7.1% over this period. However, despite these decreases, the total count of individuals bearing the Hargis name has increased marginally by 1.7%, making its overall presence in the population more prevalent, with the count rising from 8,361 to 8,503.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #3,909 | #4,168 | -6.63% |
| Count | 8,361 | 8,503 | 1.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 3.1 | 2.88 | -7.1% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hargis
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hargis also underwent shifts during the 2000 to 2010 timeframe, based on information from the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest ethnic group, White, saw a slight decrease of approximately 2.04%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic ethnicity associated with the Hargis surname experienced the most substantial growth at 63.64%. Other groups such as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native also expanded their association with the Hargis surname, growing by 24.24% and 10.96%, respectively. The percentage of those identifying as having two or more races increased by 50.37%, while the Black ethnic identity saw a marginal rise of 1.54%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.14% | 90.26% | -2.04% |
| Black | 3.9% | 3.96% | 1.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.54% | 2.52% | 63.64% |
| Two or More Races | 1.35% | 2.03% | 50.37% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.73% | 0.81% | 10.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.33% | 0.41% | 24.24% |
Hargis 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 Hargis is British & Irish, which comprises 63.6% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (20.5%) and Scandinavian (3.2%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Eastern European, Spanish & Portuguese, Nigerian, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 63.6% |
| French & German | 20.5% |
| Scandinavian | 3.2% |
| Other | 12.7% |
Possible origins of the surname Hargis
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 Hargis have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 92.10% |
| Lancashire, United Kingdom | 92.10% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 92.10% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 92.10% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 92.10% |
What Hargis 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 Hargis 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 I-M170, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Hinman, Crossley, Dorris, Comstock, Porterfield, Blodgett, Huskey, Allred, Runyon, Utley.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Hargis surname are: H1, J1c, 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 Hargis 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.
"Hargis" Surname 60.3%
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.
"Hargis" Surname 23.2%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Hargis" Surname 30.4%
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.
"Hargis" Surname 22.0%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Hargis?
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 Hargis are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition