Explore the Family Name Jablonski
The meaning of Jablonski
1. Polish and Jewish (from Poland) (Jabłoński): habitational name for someone from Jabłonka, Jabłonna, Jabłoń, Jabłońskie, or Jabłonica, all places called with Polish jabłoń ‘apple tree’. 2. Jewish (from Belarus and Lithuania): habitational name for someone from Yablonka or Yablontsy, places called with Russian yablonya or Polish jabłoń ‘apple tree’ (compare 1 above). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Zygmunt, Aleksander, Casimir, Jerzy, Karol, Krzysztof, Ryszard, Stanislaw, Tadeusz, Zygmund, Alicja, Alojzy.
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How common is the last name Jablonski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jablonski saw a slight fluctuation in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 4,455th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 4,743rd place, representing a decrease of 6.46%. Despite this drop in the rankings, the actual count of individuals with the Jablonski surname increased slightly from 7,336 in 2000 to 7,469 in 2010, a growth of 1.81%. However, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the Jablonski surname dipped by 6.99%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #4,455 | #4,743 | -6.46% |
| Count | 7,336 | 7,469 | 1.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.72 | 2.53 | -6.99% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jablonski
When examining the ethnic identity tied to the surname Jablonski as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those with the Jablonski surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 97.12% in 2000 to 95.90% in 2010. The proportion of Jablonskis identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all increased during this period. The largest increase was seen among those identifying as Black, with a rise of 109.09%, followed by Hispanics at 67.42%, and American Indian and Alaskan Natives at 66.67%. The percentage of Jablonskis identifying with two or more races experienced a small decrease of 6%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.12% | 95.9% | -1.26% |
| Hispanic | 1.32% | 2.21% | 67.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 0.94% | -6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.33% | 0.52% | 57.58% |
| Black | 0.11% | 0.23% | 109.09% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.12% | 0.2% | 66.67% |
Jablonski 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 Jablonski is Eastern European, which comprises 39.6% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (25.7%) and French & German (16.0%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, Ashkenazi Jewish, Scandinavian, and Korean.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Eastern European | 39.6% |
| British & Irish | 25.7% |
| French & German | 16.0% |
| Other | 18.7% |
Possible origins of the surname Jablonski
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 Jablonski have recent ancestry locations in Poland and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland | 63.40% |
| Masovian Voivodeship, Poland | 63.40% |
| Podkarpackie Voivodeship, Poland | 61.80% |
| Podlaskie Voivodeship, Poland | 55.00% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 53.90% |
What Jablonski 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 Jablonski is R-CTS3402, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-CTS3402 is descended from haplogroup R-M420. Other common haplogroups include R-L1029 and R-L260, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Zielinski, Baran, Wojciechowski, Zalewski, Nowicki, Mazur, Sadowski, Kasper, Novak, Nowak.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Jablonski surname are: H1, J1c, H. 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 Jablonski 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.
"Jablonski" Surname 45.6%
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.
"Jablonski" Surname 30.8%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Jablonski" Surname 32.1%
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.
"Jablonski" Surname 13.1%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Jablonski?
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 Jablonski are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition