Explore the Family Name Henshaw
The meaning of Henshaw
English (Lancashire): 1. habitational name from Henshaw in Prestbury (Cheshire), from Old English henn ‘hen’ + sceaga ‘copse, small wood’. 2. habitational name from Henshaw (Northumberland), possibly from the Old Norse personal name Hethinn (genitive Hethinns) + Old English halh ‘nook, corner of land’. See Hensell, of which Henshaw is sometimes a variant.
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How common is the last name Henshaw in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Henshaw saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name dropped from 6623 to 7021, indicating a decrease in popularity by 6.01%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname marginally increased from 4712 to 4765, a growth of 1.12%. The proportion per 100,000 of the U.S. population bearing the Henshaw surname also decreased from 1.75 to 1.62, marking a decline of 7.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,623 | #7,021 | -6.01% |
| Count | 4,712 | 4,765 | 1.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.75 | 1.62 | -7.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Henshaw
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Henshaw surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. This group decreased slightly from 92% to 90.54%. However, there were noteworthy increases in the number of Henshaws identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (0.55% to 0.86%) and those claiming two or more races (1.57% to 2.43%). The percentage of Henshaws identifying as Hispanic also rose substantially, from 1.23% to 2.12%. The proportion of Black Henshaws remained virtually unchanged at around 3.12%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a significant decline from 1.53% to 0.92%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92% | 90.54% | -1.59% |
| Black | 3.12% | 3.13% | 0.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 2.43% | 54.78% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 2.12% | 72.36% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.53% | 0.92% | -39.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.55% | 0.86% | 56.36% |
Henshaw 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 Henshaw is British & Irish, which comprises 56.8% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (21.7%) and Eastern European (5.1%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Spanish & Portuguese, Italian, Greek & Balkan, and Ashkenazi Jewish.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 56.8% |
| French & German | 21.7% |
| Eastern European | 5.1% |
| Other | 16.4% |
Possible origins of the surname Henshaw
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 Henshaw have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 87.50% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 87.50% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 87.50% |
| Belfast, United Kingdom | 86.70% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 86.70% |
What Henshaw 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 Henshaw is R-CTS4179, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-CTS4179 is descended from haplogroup R-M420. Other common haplogroups include R-P312 and R-M405, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Arneson, Schott, Bernhard, Runge, Iverson, Klaus, Knudson, Kranz, Bernhardt, Popp.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Henshaw surname are: H1, H, I. 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 Henshaw 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.
"Henshaw" Surname 40.6%
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.
"Henshaw" Surname 29.5%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Henshaw" Surname 22.0%
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.
"Henshaw" Surname 16.4%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Henshaw?
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 Henshaw are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition