Explore the Family Name Hazelton
The meaning of Hazelton
English: habitational name from Hazelton Wood (Essex), Hazelton Bottom (Hertfordshire), Hesselton (North Yorkshire), Hazelton (Gloucestershire), or some other similarly named place elsewhere. The Essex and Hertfordshire placenames derive from Old English hæsel ‘hazel’ + denu ‘valley’ while the North Yorkshire and Gloucestershire placenames derive from Old English hæsel + tūn ‘farmstead, estate’. See also Hazeltine.
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How common is the last name Hazelton in the United States?
The surname Hazelton has consistently ranked among the less common names in the United States, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was placed at 6,927th position but slightly dropped in popularity to take the 7,181st position in 2010. Despite this minor fall in rank, the number of people carrying the Hazelton name increased by 4.23% over the decade, rising from 4,467 to 4,656. However, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 individuals dipped by 4.82%, going from 1.66 to 1.58.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,927 | #7,181 | -3.67% |
| Count | 4,467 | 4,656 | 4.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.66 | 1.58 | -4.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hazelton
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hazelton shifted somewhat between 2000 and 2010. The largest percentage of Hazeltons identified as White, although this decreased slightly from 88.36% to 86.51%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase in representation within the Hazelton surname, jumping by 48.39% to account for 3.22% of all Hazeltons in 2010. Notably, there was also a substantial increase (58.82%) in those who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, despite still being a small percentage of all Hazeltons. The percentages of Hazeltons identifying as Black and Asian/Pacific Islander grew modestly, while the proportion claiming two or more races remained almost unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.36% | 86.51% | -2.09% |
| Black | 6.72% | 7.28% | 8.33% |
| Hispanic | 2.17% | 3.22% | 48.39% |
| Two or More Races | 1.9% | 1.93% | 1.58% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.34% | 0.54% | 58.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.51% | 0.52% | 1.96% |
Hazelton 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 Hazelton is British & Irish, which comprises 53.1% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (22.4%) and Eastern European (5.4%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, Scandinavian, Nigerian, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 53.1% |
| French & German | 22.4% |
| Eastern European | 5.4% |
| Other | 19.0% |
Possible origins of the surname Hazelton
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 Hazelton have recent ancestry locations in United Kingdom and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 84.30% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 84.30% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 84.30% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 84.30% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 83.50% |
What Hazelton 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 Hazelton is R-L1066.1, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-L1066.1 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-CTS241 and R-S846, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Brady, Flood, Osborne, Pepper, Osborn, Grissom, Billingsley, Cheney, Osburn, Travers.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Hazelton surname are: H1, N, 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 Hazelton 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.
"Hazelton" Surname 59.1%
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.
"Hazelton" Surname 29.2%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Hazelton" Surname 22.5%
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.
"Hazelton" Surname 20.6%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Hazelton?
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 Hazelton are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition