Explore the Family Name Kyle
The meaning of Kyle
Scottish: 1. habitational name from a district in Ayrshire called Kyle, named for the British chieftains who ruled it in the 5th century, the Coel Hen. 2. habitational name from any of several places in Scotland called Kyle, named with Gaelic caol ‘narrow’ or caolas ‘narrows, strait’. Compare Kyles.
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How common is the last name Kyle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kyle has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Kyle ranked as the 1,861st most common surname in the United States. However, a decade later in 2010, it dropped to 1,924th, reflecting a decrease of 3.39%. Nevertheless, the total count of individuals bearing this surname increased by 5.47% during the same period, from 17,750 in 2000 to 18,721 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a slight decline, from 6.58 to 6.35, indicating a drop of -3.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #1,861 | #1,924 | -3.39% |
| Count | 17,750 | 18,721 | 5.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 6.58 | 6.35 | -3.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kyle
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnicity breakdown among individuals with the Kyle surname. In 2010, the majority of Kyles were of White ethnicity (79.99%), although this was a slight decrease from 81.98% in 2000. The second largest ethnic identity group was Black, which experienced an increase from 13.39% in 2000 to 14.11% in 2010. Noteworthy changes were seen in the Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic populations, which grew by 37.04% and 42.01%, respectively. Those identifying with two or more races rose by 23.40%. Meanwhile, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native Kyles went down by 13.46%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.98% | 79.99% | -2.43% |
| Black | 13.39% | 14.11% | 5.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 2.4% | 42.01% |
| Two or More Races | 1.88% | 2.32% | 23.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.54% | 0.74% | 37.04% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.52% | 0.45% | -13.46% |
Kyle 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 Kyle is British & Irish, which comprises 57.1% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (22.1%) and Scandinavian (3.7%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Eastern European, Nigerian, Spanish & Portuguese, and Ashkenazi Jewish.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 57.1% |
| French & German | 22.1% |
| Scandinavian | 3.7% |
| Other | 17.1% |
Possible origins of the surname Kyle
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 Kyle have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 88.50% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 88.50% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 88.50% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 88.50% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 88.00% |
What Kyle 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 Kyle is R-P311, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-P311 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-FGC11293 and R-L21, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Powell, O'Neill, Sanderson, Andrews, Crosby, West, O'Neal, Davis, Owen.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Kyle surname are: H1, T2b, 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 Kyle 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.
"Kyle" Surname 52.3%
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.
"Kyle" Surname 20.8%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Kyle" Surname 20.2%
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.
"Kyle" Surname 17.7%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Kyle?
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 Kyle are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition