Explore the Family Name Kirchner
The meaning of Kirchner
1. German: from Middle High German kirchenaere ‘sexton’, an occupational name for an official in charge of church property and possessions at a local church. 2. German and Czech: habitational name for someone from a place called Kirchen.
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How common is the last name Kirchner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kirchner saw a slight dip between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked at 3377 but dropped to 3554 in 2010, marking a decrease of 5.24%. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased slightly from 9691 in 2000 to 10044 in 2010, indicating a growth of 3.64%. The proportion of people named Kirchner per 100,000 decreased by 5.29%, moving from 3.59 to 3.4.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #3,377 | #3,554 | -5.24% |
| Count | 9,691 | 10,044 | 3.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 3.59 | 3.4 | -5.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kirchner
The ethnic identity of those possessing the Kirchner surname also evolved between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, an overwhelming majority of Kirchners identified as White (96.45%), with this number decreasing slightly to 95.56% in 2010. Notably, there was a significant increase in the percentage of Kirchners identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, which rose by 52.63%, and Hispanic, which went up by 47.48%. The number of individuals identifying as two or more races also rose modestly by 7.34%. On the other hand, the percentage of Kirchners identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native fell by 34.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.45% | 95.56% | -0.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 2.05% | 47.48% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 1.17% | 7.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.38% | 0.58% | 52.63% |
| Black | 0.25% | 0.36% | 44% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.43% | 0.28% | -34.88% |
Kirchner 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 Kirchner is French & German, which comprises 37.6% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (34.3%) and Eastern European (8.6%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Ashkenazi Jewish, Spanish & Portuguese, Scandinavian, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 37.6% |
| British & Irish | 34.3% |
| Eastern European | 8.6% |
| Other | 19.4% |
Possible origins of the surname Kirchner
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 Kirchner have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 71.10% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 71.10% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 71.10% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 71.10% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 71.10% |
What Kirchner 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 Kirchner is J-L26, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup J-L26 is descended from haplogroup J-M304. Other common haplogroups include J-M172 and I-Z58, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Jaeger, Schaeffer, Busch, Pfeiffer, Geiger, Dietrich, Bach, Austin, Bohn, Bauman.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Kirchner surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins J-M304Your 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 Kirchner 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.
"Kirchner" Surname 38.4%
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.
"Kirchner" Surname 27.4%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Kirchner" Surname 24.5%
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.
"Kirchner" Surname 21.4%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Kirchner?
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 Kirchner are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition