Explore the Family Name Koren
The meaning of Koren
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Korn. 2. Dutch and North German: from a short form of Cornelis or Cornelius. This name was also established in Norway from the 16th century onward. 3. Slovenian and Croatian; Slovak (Koreň) and Czech (Kořen): from Slovenian and dialectal Croatian koren, Slovak koreň, Czech kořen ‘(thicker) root’, probably applied as a nickname to a strong, steady man, or used as an occupational name for someone who gathered and sold roots and herbs. Compare Coren and Coran. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Emanuel, Arie, Avi, Chaja, Eliahu, Eliya, Haim, Hyman, Meyer, Moshe, Ofer.
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How common is the last name Koren in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Koren has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the course of a decade. In 2000, the surname ranked 15,485th in popularity and dropped to 16,273rd place by 2010, indicating a decrease of 5.09%. Despite the drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 1,736 in 2000 to 1,772 in 2010, marking an increase of 2.07%. However, the proportion of people with the surname Koren per 100,000 decreased by 6.25% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,485 | #16,273 | -5.09% |
| Count | 1,736 | 1,772 | 2.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.64 | 0.6 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koren
When analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Koren, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, significant changes occurred between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as White remained largely stable, decreasing marginally from 96.31% to 95.99%. The occurrence of the surname among Asians/Pacific Islanders appeared for the first time in 2010 with 0.68%, while it was absent in the 2000 data. The proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a slight increase of 7.51%, growing from 1.73% to 1.86%. Those reporting as Two or More Races decreased by 21.74%, falling from 1.15% to 0.90%. Lastly, the proportions of Black individuals and American Indian and Alaskan Natives were negligible or non-existent in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.31% | 95.99% | -0.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 1.86% | 7.51% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 0.9% | -21.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.68% | 0% |
| Black | 0.58% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Koren 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 Koren is Ashkenazi Jewish, which comprises 32.5% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are Eastern European (18.0%) and French & German (17.6%). Additional ancestries include British & Irish, Iranian, Caucasian & Mesopotamian, Italian, Greek & Balkan, and Peninsular Arab.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Ashkenazi Jewish | 32.5% |
| Eastern European | 18.0% |
| French & German | 17.6% |
| Other | 31.9% |
Possible origins of the surname Koren
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 Koren have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 46.70% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 46.70% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 46.70% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 46.70% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 45.70% |
What Koren 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 Koren is R-P312, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-P312 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-CTS1211 and R-M458, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Eisner, Koss, Neuman, Kaminsky, Schuman, Bill, Balogh, Fleischer, Salzman, Greenwald.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Koren surname are: H1, H, N1. 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 Koren 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
Vanilla Ice Cream
Prefers vanilla flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Koren" Surname 52.0%
23andMe Users 36.7%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Koren" Surname 20.8%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Vitamin Use
Takes vitamins on a regular basis.
"Koren" Surname 33.3%
23andMe Users 45.5%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Koren" Surname 16.9%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Koren?
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 Koren are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition