Explore the Family Name Jeter
The meaning of Jeter
1. English: variant of Geater. 2. German: variant of Jetter and, in North America, possibly also an altered form of this. The surname Jeter is very rare in Germany. History: John Jeter is said to be one of a group of Huguenots who came from England to VA in 1700, but the name is found in England from the late 13th century, long before the first Huguenot refugees arrived there in the late 16th century.
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How common is the last name Jeter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Jeter has moderately maintained its popularity in the United States over a span of 10 years between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname slightly slipped from 2672 in 2000 to 2729 in 2010, marking a minor decline of 2.13%. Despite this drop in ranking, the count of individuals carrying the Jeter surname increased by 6.27%, from 12,419 to 13,198. However, the proportion per 100k decreased marginally by 2.83%, from 4.6 to 4.47.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #2,672 | #2,729 | -2.13% |
| Count | 12,419 | 13,198 | 6.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 4.6 | 4.47 | -2.83% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jeter
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Jeter underwent some changes as documented by the Decennial U.S. Census data. From 2000 to 2010, the percentage of those identified as Black saw a slight increase from 50.06% to 51.13%. Those identifying as White decreased from 45.67% to 42.98%. The most notable shift occurred within the Hispanic identity, which rose remarkably by 61.45%, from 1.66% to 2.68%. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races also saw increases, with the latter increasing by 31.09%. The percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained stable at 0.39%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 50.06% | 51.13% | 2.14% |
| White | 45.67% | 42.98% | -5.89% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 2.68% | 61.45% |
| Two or More Races | 1.93% | 2.53% | 31.09% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.39% | 0.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.28% | 0.29% | 3.57% |
Jeter 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 Jeter is British & Irish, which comprises 50.8% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (16.6%) and Nigerian (9.3%). Additional ancestries include Ghanaian, Liberian & Sierra Leonean, Angolan & Congolese, Scandinavian, Eastern European, and Spanish & Portuguese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 50.8% |
| French & German | 16.6% |
| Nigerian | 9.3% |
| Other | 23.3% |
Possible origins of the surname Jeter
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 Jeter have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 76.20% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 75.70% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 75.70% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 75.70% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 75.70% |
What Jeter 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 Jeter is R-S8172, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-S8172 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-U152 and E-P252, which are predominantly found among people with European and Sub-Saharan African ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Swick, Strait, Firestone, Purvis, Crowell, Fiedler, Dean, Sala, Barnhart, Davidson.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Jeter surname are: H1, H, L2a1. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European and Sub-Saharan African 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 Jeter 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.
"Jeter" Surname 34.5%
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.
"Jeter" Surname 21.6%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Jeter" Surname 24.4%
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.
"Jeter" Surname 21.0%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Jeter?
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 Jeter are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition