Explore the Family Name Jorge
The meaning of Jorge
Spanish and Portuguese: from the personal name Jorge, a borrowing of French (and English) George. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Manuel, Carlos, Juan, Luis, Fernando, Jorge, Mario, Miguel, Pedro, Francisco, Mercedes. Portuguese Joao, Amadeu, Anabela, Duarte, Joaquim, Serafim.
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How common is the last name Jorge in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jorge has seen a steady rise in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Jorge was the 6450th most common surname, while by 2010, it had risen to the rank of 5573 - an increase of 13.6%. This upward trend is also reflected in the number count of people with this surname, witnessing an impressive jump of 28.44% over the decade, from 4855 people in 2000 to 6236 in 2010. The proportion of individuals named Jorge per 100,000 increased by 17.22%, from 1.8 to 2.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,450 | #5,573 | 13.6% |
| Count | 4,855 | 6,236 | 28.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.8 | 2.11 | 17.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jorge
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Jorge, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census provides some interesting insights. Most notably, a large majority of those bearing the surname Jorge identify as Hispanic, with this group's representation rising 9.56% from 64.53% in 2000 to 70.7% in 2010. White ethnicity saw a decrease from 27.39% to 22.95%. Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnicities experienced a moderate growth of 12.88% and 12.5% respectively. However, those identifying as two or more races dramatically dropped by 73.02%, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native category also saw a slight decrease of 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 64.53% | 70.7% | 9.56% |
| White | 27.39% | 22.95% | -16.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.64% | 2.98% | 12.88% |
| Black | 2.08% | 2.34% | 12.5% |
| Two or More Races | 3.15% | 0.85% | -73.02% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.21% | 0.18% | -14.29% |
Jorge 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 Jorge is Spanish & Portuguese, which comprises 56.8% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are Indigenous American (7.4%) and British & Irish (7.1%). Additional ancestries include Levantine, Italian, French & German, Filipino & Austronesian, and Nigerian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Spanish & Portuguese | 56.8% |
| Indigenous American | 7.4% |
| British & Irish | 7.1% |
| Other | 28.8% |
Possible origins of the surname Jorge
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 Jorge have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in Portugal, and Spain.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Porto District, Portugal | 34.80% |
| Azores, Portugal | 34.80% |
| Leiria District, Portugal | 34.10% |
| Madeira, Portugal | 34.10% |
| Lisbon, Portugal | 34.10% |
What Jorge 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 Jorge is R-CTS241, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-CTS241 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-P311 and R-Z225, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Leal, Paulino, Oliver, Jack, Colvin, Langdon, Jeffrey, Reis, Teixeira, Soares.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Jorge surname are: A2, H1, 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 Jorge 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.
"Jorge" Surname 32.4%
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.
"Jorge" Surname 26.1%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Jorge" Surname 28.3%
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.
"Jorge" Surname 12.9%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Jorge?
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 Jorge are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition