Explore the Family Name Laurent
The meaning of Laurent
French, Walloon, Breton, West Indian (mainly Haiti), and Mauritian: from the French personal name Laurent, from Latin Laurentius (see Lawrence). Compare Larrow. History: This surname is listed in the register of Huguenot ancestors recognized by the Huguenot Society of South Carolina. Some characteristic forenames: French Pierre, Marcel, Andre, Armand, Chantal, Benoit, Herve, Jacques, Jean-Pierre, Leonce, Marcelle, Michel.
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How common is the last name Laurent in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Laurent has seen a rise in popularity across the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 5670th most common surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 5232nd spot, marking an increase of 7.72%. The count of individuals with this surname also surged by 18.7% during this period, from 5615 to 6665. Consequently, the proportion of people named Laurent per 100,000 residents increased by 8.65%, from 2.08 to 2.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,670 | #5,232 | 7.72% |
| Count | 5,615 | 6,665 | 18.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.08 | 2.26 | 8.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laurent
When examining the ethnicity associated with the surname Laurent, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased by 14.15% from 63.12% to 54.19%. On the other hand, the Black population with this surname saw an increase of 29.58%, moving from 29.07% to 37.67%. There was also a significant rise in Hispanics, which went up by 69.20%, from 2.89% to 4.89%. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation also increased by 47.95%, albeit from a smaller base of 0.73% to 1.08%. However, the percentage of those reporting two or more races fell sharply by 51.79%, going down from 3.90% to 1.88%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw a slight decrease of 3.33%, from 0.30% to 0.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.12% | 54.19% | -14.15% |
| Black | 29.07% | 37.67% | 29.58% |
| Hispanic | 2.89% | 4.89% | 69.2% |
| Two or More Races | 3.9% | 1.88% | -51.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.73% | 1.08% | 47.95% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.3% | 0.29% | -3.33% |
Laurent 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 Laurent is French & German, which comprises 39.9% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (24.5%) and Spanish & Portuguese (8.0%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Eastern European, Nigerian, Scandinavian, and Ashkenazi Jewish.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 39.9% |
| British & Irish | 24.5% |
| Spanish & Portuguese | 8.0% |
| Other | 27.6% |
Possible origins of the surname Laurent
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 Laurent have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 40.50% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 40.50% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 40.50% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 40.00% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 40.00% |
What Laurent 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 Laurent 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-L51 and R-M405, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Dufour, Gary, Anders, Grimm, Souza, Pereira, Costa, Valdes, Teixeira, Gomes.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Laurent 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 Laurent 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.
"Laurent" Surname 31.4%
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.
"Laurent" Surname 25.0%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Laurent" Surname 20.7%
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.
"Laurent" Surname 10.6%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Laurent?
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 Laurent are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition