Explore the Family Name Jewett
The meaning of Jewett
1. English (northern): from the Middle English female personal name Jouet, Jouot, Juet. This was an Anglo-Norman French pronunciation of the Biblical name Judith and also a pet form (with the Anglo-Norman French suffix -et(te)) of both Judith and the much commoner female name Julian (from Latin Juliana, a derivative of Julius). See Jew and Julian. 2. Americanized form of French Jouet or Jouët (see Jouett) and possibly also of some other similar (like-sounding) French surname. History: This surname is listed along with the variant Jouett in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors.
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How common is the last name Jewett in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jewett experienced a moderate shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 4082 among all surnames, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to 4254, marking an overall decline of 4.21%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual number of individuals with the Jewett surname grew by 3.74%, increasing from 8,030 in 2000 to 8,330 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named Jewett per 100k decreased by 5.37% from 2.98 to 2.82.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #4,082 | #4,254 | -4.21% |
| Count | 8,030 | 8,330 | 3.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.98 | 2.82 | -5.37% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jewett
The ethnic identity associated with the Jewett surname also saw changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest increase was seen within the Hispanic demographic, which rose by 50.46%. The number of those identifying as two or more races also increased by 38.18%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category saw a rise of 25%, while Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities saw increases of 12.57% and 8.88% respectively. Meanwhile, there was a slight decrease in the proportion of the White population carrying the Jewett surname, falling by 2.73%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.43% | 86.99% | -2.73% |
| Black | 5.17% | 5.82% | 12.57% |
| Hispanic | 2.18% | 3.28% | 50.46% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.69% | 1.84% | 8.88% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 1.52% | 38.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.44% | 0.55% | 25% |
Jewett 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 Jewett is British & Irish, which comprises 49.9% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (27.2%) and Eastern European (5.1%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 49.9% |
| French & German | 27.2% |
| Eastern European | 5.1% |
| Other | 17.8% |
Possible origins of the surname Jewett
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 Jewett have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 88.30% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 88.30% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 88.30% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 88.30% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 87.80% |
What Jewett 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 Jewett 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-L51 and R-M405, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Landry, Fortin, Blanton, Whiteside, Haskell, Mattingly, Lapointe, Ogle, Hebert, Peabody.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Jewett surname are: H1, H3, 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 Jewett 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.
"Jewett" Surname 39.5%
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.
"Jewett" Surname 23.1%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Jewett" Surname 12.3%
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.
"Jewett" Surname 19.2%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Jewett?
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 Jewett are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition