Explore the Family Name Jerome
The meaning of Jerome
1. French and West Indian (mainly Haiti) (Jérôme): from the French personal name Jérôme, from Latin Hieronymus. This surname is most common in Haiti. 2. English (southern): from either of two distinct personal names which became confused in Middle English: ancient Germanic Ger(r)am (Gerrannus), composed of the ancient Germanic elements gār, gēr ‘spear’ + hraban ‘raven’, and Latin Hieronymus, which is the source of English Jerome and French Jérôme (see 1 above). History: François Jérôme dit Beaune, Leblanc, and Latour from Médréac in Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany (France), married Marie-Angélique Dardenne in Montreal, QC, in 1705. Some characteristic forenames: French Emile, Andre, Armelle, Dominique, Edmound, Francois, Georges, Herve, Jean Robert, Lucien, Lucienne, Marcel.
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How common is the last name Jerome in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jerome has seen a steady climb in popularity. In 2000, it was ranked 3987 out of all surnames, and by 2010, it had risen to rank 3885 - a 2.56% increase. The number of individuals bearing the name also grew in this period, with an increase of 11.64% from 8,179 in 2000 to 9,131 in 2010. This means that for every 100,000 people in the U.S., approximately 3.1 people were named Jerome in 2010, up from 3.03 in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #3,987 | #3,885 | 2.56% |
| Count | 8,179 | 9,131 | 11.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 3.03 | 3.1 | 2.31% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jerome
The ethnicity associated with the surname Jerome also changed between 2000 and 2010, as detailed by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of Jeromes identified as White (73.35%), followed by Black (18.43%). However, by 2010, there was a shift, with the percentage of White decreasing to 66.81% and Black increasing to 24.83%. There were also increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 1.12% to 1.59%) and Hispanic (from 2.18% to 3.04%). Those identifying as two or more races decreased from 3.03% to 2.05%, while American Indian and Alaskan Native representation dropped from 1.90% to 1.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.35% | 66.81% | -8.92% |
| Black | 18.43% | 24.83% | 34.73% |
| Hispanic | 2.18% | 3.04% | 39.45% |
| Two or More Races | 3.03% | 2.05% | -32.34% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.9% | 1.69% | -11.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.12% | 1.59% | 41.96% |
Jerome 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 Jerome is British & Irish, which comprises 36.8% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (21.7%) and Italian (7.6%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Ashkenazi Jewish, Scandinavian, Spanish & Portuguese, and Nigerian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 36.8% |
| French & German | 21.7% |
| Italian | 7.6% |
| Other | 33.9% |
Possible origins of the surname Jerome
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 Jerome have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 67.00% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 67.00% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 66.50% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 66.00% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 65.40% |
What Jerome 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 Jerome is R-Z209, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-Z209 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-P311 and E-M2, which are predominantly found among people with European and Sub-Saharan African ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Bernard, Miller, Cummings, Turner, Lambert, Harrison, Albert, Herbert, Andrews, Davidson.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Jerome surname are: H1, K1a, 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 Jerome 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.
"Jerome" Surname 35.4%
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.
"Jerome" Surname 27.1%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Jerome" Surname 22.9%
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.
"Jerome" Surname 17.2%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Jerome?
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 Jerome are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition