Explore the Family Name Hyatt
The meaning of Hyatt
1. English: topographic name denoting a dweller ‘(by the) high gate’, from Middle English heigh(e), high(e) + yat(e), gat(e) (Old English hēah + geat). 2. Americanized form of Jewish Chait.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hyatt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hyatt showed a slight change between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 1791 but by 2010 it had slipped to 1863, which signifies a decrease in rank by 4.02%. However, there was an increase in the number of people bearing the Hyatt surname, with the count rising from 18,396 in 2000 to 19,280 in 2010, marking a 4.81% increase. The proportion of Hyatts per 100,000 people also decreased during this period, from 6.82 to 6.54, a reduction of 4.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #1,791 | #1,863 | -4.02% |
| Count | 18,396 | 19,280 | 4.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 6.82 | 6.54 | -4.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hyatt
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information about the ethnic identities associated with the surname Hyatt. Between 2000 and 2010, all recorded ethnicities saw a percentage change. The largest increase was seen within the Hispanic community, growing by 38.46%. The second-largest increase was observed in individuals identifying as two or more races, experiencing a growth of 28.38%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category grew by 23.26%, while the Black ethnicity increased by 12.09%, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native category increased by 10.53%. The White ethnicity, however, witnessed a decline, dropping by 2.07% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.85% | 87.99% | -2.07% |
| Black | 6.04% | 6.77% | 12.09% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 1.98% | 38.46% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 1.9% | 28.38% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.76% | 0.84% | 10.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.43% | 0.53% | 23.26% |
Hyatt 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 Hyatt is British & Irish, which comprises 55.3% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (21.9%) and Eastern European (4.1%). Additional ancestries include Ashkenazi Jewish, Scandinavian, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 55.3% |
| French & German | 21.9% |
| Eastern European | 4.1% |
| Other | 18.8% |
Possible origins of the surname Hyatt
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 Hyatt have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 88.40% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 88.20% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 88.20% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 88.00% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 87.50% |
What Hyatt 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 Hyatt is R-Z19, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-Z19 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include I-S24121 and R-M405, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Sweet, Whitley, Foote, Lake, Grover, Sutton, Laird, Messer, Tyson, Randall.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Hyatt surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343
Your paternal lineage may be linked to King Louis XVI
The rule of France by men of the House of Bourbon began with King Henri IV in 1589 C.E. and continued until the beheading of his direct paternal descendant King Louis XVI in 1793. Several years ago, researchers analyzed a mummified head and a blood-soaked cloth that they believed might belong to the two kings, and concluded that the royal paternal line belonged to haplogroup G. In a more recent study, however, a different set of researchers tested three living men who are direct descendants of the Bourbon kings. Their efforts revealed that the male lineage of the House of Bourbon is actually a branch of haplogroup R-M405.
Your 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 Hyatt 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.
"Hyatt" Surname 41.4%
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.
"Hyatt" Surname 33.1%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Hyatt" Surname 24.2%
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.
"Hyatt" Surname 20.2%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Hyatt?
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 Hyatt are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition