Explore the Family Name Kirkpatrick
The meaning of Kirkpatrick
Scottish: habitational name from either of two places in Dumfriess called Kirkpatrick or any of various other places in Scotland, all so named from the dedication of their church to Saint Patrick. The Scottish word kirk sometimes replaced Gaelic cill ‘church’ in placenames; compare Kilpatrick.
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How common is the last name Kirkpatrick in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kirkpatrick saw a slight dip in its popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 1,229 to 1,344 — a decrease of about 9.36%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Kirkpatrick surname increased marginally by 0.37%, moving from 26,155 in 2000 to 26,251 in 2010. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was an 8.25% decrease from 9.7 to 8.9 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #1,229 | #1,344 | -9.36% |
| Count | 26,155 | 26,251 | 0.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 9.7 | 8.9 | -8.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kirkpatrick
In terms of ethnicity, though predominantly associated with White identity (89.44% in 2010), the Kirkpatrick surname has shown a shift towards greater ethnic diversity. Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, between 2000 and 2010, there was an increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (up 38.3%), Hispanic (up 66.21%), and those reporting two or more races (up 44.35%). Meanwhile, there was a slight increase of 0.37% in those identifying as Black, and a minor decrease of 4.26% in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased by 1.81% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.09% | 89.44% | -1.81% |
| Black | 5.37% | 5.39% | 0.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 2.41% | 66.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 1.66% | 44.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.47% | 0.65% | 38.3% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.47% | 0.45% | -4.26% |
Kirkpatrick 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 Kirkpatrick is British & Irish, which comprises 55.6% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (24.9%) and Eastern European (4.1%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, Indigenous American, and Ashkenazi Jewish.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 55.6% |
| French & German | 24.9% |
| Eastern European | 4.1% |
| Other | 15.5% |
Possible origins of the surname Kirkpatrick
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 Kirkpatrick have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 89.70% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 89.70% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 89.70% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 89.60% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 89.30% |
What Kirkpatrick 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 Kirkpatrick is E-V13, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup E-V13 is descended from haplogroup E-M96. Other common haplogroups include R-P311 and R-CTS241, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Plant, Hubbard, Blackburn, Lafrance, Acevedo, Laplante, Caraballo, Goode, Hatfield, Staley.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Kirkpatrick surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins E-M96
Your paternal lineage may be linked to early Balkan migrants
Haplogroup E1b1b1a1b1a migrated in large numbers from the Balkans into Europe about 4,500 years ago, triggered by the beginning of the Balkan Bronze Age. During this migration, members of haplogroup E1b1b1a1b1a mainly followed rivers connecting the southern Balkans to northern-central Europe. Technological leaps often cause lineages to grow dramatically in numbers and in geographic range. The development of Bronze technology may have given men in haplogroup E1b1b1a1b1a a competitive advantage over other men, causing haplogroup E1b1b1a1b1a to proliferate and become widespread.
Your 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 Kirkpatrick 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.
"Kirkpatrick" Surname 42.5%
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.
"Kirkpatrick" Surname 23.6%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Kirkpatrick" Surname 19.5%
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.
"Kirkpatrick" Surname 17.8%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Kirkpatrick?
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 Kirkpatrick are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition