Explore the Family Name Kulp
The meaning of Kulp
German: variant of Kolb and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. History: This is one of the variants of the name of a Mennonite family, originally spelled Kolb, but among the Mennonites in the US also commonly found in the altered forms Kulp and Culp.
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How common is the last name Kulp in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Kulp" has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 6619 in the year 2000, it fell to 7143 by 2010, marking a change of -7.92 percent. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly, from 4717 to 4681, a change of -0.76 percent. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Kulp per 100,000 dropped by -9.14 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,619 | #7,143 | -7.92% |
| Count | 4,717 | 4,681 | -0.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.75 | 1.59 | -9.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kulp
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kulp, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (97.41 percent in 2000 and 96.15 percent in 2010), there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic or Asian/Pacific Islander. The Hispanic ethnicity almost doubled, increasing from 1.10 percent in 2000 to 1.94 percent in 2010. Similarly, the Asian/Pacific Islander group saw an increase from 0.38 percent to 0.60 percent. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as part of two or more races stayed relatively steady, while Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native groups appeared in the 2010 census data for the first time, albeit in small proportions.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.41% | 96.15% | -1.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 1.94% | 76.36% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 0.83% | 2.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.38% | 0.6% | 57.89% |
| Black | 0% | 0.28% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.19% | 0% |
Kulp 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 Kulp is French & German, which comprises 50.6% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (26.9%) and Eastern European (5.9%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Scandinavian, Ashkenazi Jewish, Spanish & Portuguese, and Korean.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 50.6% |
| British & Irish | 26.9% |
| Eastern European | 5.9% |
| Other | 16.6% |
Possible origins of the surname Kulp
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 Kulp have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Germany.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 62.90% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 62.90% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 62.90% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 61.90% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 61.90% |
What Kulp 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 Kulp is R-DF19, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-DF19 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-DF98 and R-P312, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Decker, Storm, Jacques, Fleury, Armour, Bethea, Stockman, Shelton, Neely, Varley.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Kulp surname are: H1, N, 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 Kulp 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.
"Kulp" Surname 43.8%
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.
"Kulp" Surname 26.7%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Kulp" Surname 16.3%
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.
"Kulp" Surname 18.4%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Kulp?
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 Kulp are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition