Explore the Family Name Holub
The meaning of Holub
Czech, Slovak, Ukrainian, Rusyn, Belorussian, and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from Czech, Slovak, Ukrainian, Rusyn, and Belorussian holub ‘dove’, hence a nickname for a mild-mannered or peace-loving person or a metonymic occupational name for someone who bred or looked after doves, which were reared as egg-layers and for food in the Middle Ages. As a Jewish name it is mainly artificial. The Russian-oriented transliteration of the Ukrainian and Belorussian surname is Golub.
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How common is the last name Holub in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Holub saw a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 8845th, but it slipped to 9615th by 2010, marking a decrease of 8.71%. The actual number of people bearing the surname also experienced a slight reduction from 3406 in 2000 to 3380 in 2010, representing a marginal drop of 0.76%. Its proportion per 100k inhabitants similarly reflected this trend, falling by 8.73%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,845 | #9,615 | -8.71% |
| Count | 3,406 | 3,380 | -0.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.26 | 1.15 | -8.73% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Holub
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Holub as per data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there were some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest group continued to identify as White, although its share fell slightly from 97.03% to 95.18%. The Hispanic representation more than doubled, jumping from 1.41% to 2.93%. Those identifying with two or more races also increased from 0.59% to 0.95%. Asian/Pacific Islander representation decreased by 19.35%, while new categories emerged in 2010 with Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals comprising 0.27% and 0.18% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.03% | 95.18% | -1.91% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 2.93% | 107.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.59% | 0.95% | 61.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.62% | 0.5% | -19.35% |
| Black | 0% | 0.27% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.18% | 0% |
Holub 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 Holub is British & Irish, which comprises 32.9% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are Eastern European (26.8%) and French & German (23.3%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Italian, Ashkenazi Jewish, Indigenous American, and Spanish & Portuguese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 32.9% |
| Eastern European | 26.8% |
| French & German | 23.3% |
| Other | 16.9% |
Possible origins of the surname Holub
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 Holub have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 65.90% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 65.90% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 65.90% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 65.90% |
| Lancashire, United Kingdom | 64.70% |
What Holub 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 Holub is R-P311, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-P311 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-YP417 and R-CTS3402, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Baran, Wargo, Gregor, Bednar, Laskowski, Sabol, Hudak, Krajewski, Wilk, Zalewski.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Holub 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 Holub 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.
"Holub" Surname 34.6%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Cheek Dimples
Small indentations that appear on the cheeks when a person smiles.
"Holub" Surname 47.4%
23andMe Users 37.6%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Holub" 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.
"Holub" Surname 11.9%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Holub?
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 Holub are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition