Explore the Family Name Lobo
The meaning of Lobo
Spanish and Portuguese: nickname from Spanish and Portuguese lobo ‘wolf’ (from Latin lupus). This surname is also found in western India, where it was taken by Portuguese colonists. Compare Lovo. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Carlos, Jose, Luis, Jorge, Mario, Alfredo, Fernando, Francisco, Gonzalo, Guillermo, Manuel, Orlando. Portuguese Anabela, Paulo.
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How common is the last name Lobo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lobo has seen a significant increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 9039th in terms of common surnames, but by 2010, it had moved up to 6943rd position, indicating an upward change of 23.19%. Furthermore, the count of people bearing the Lobo name also rose from 3325 in 2000 to 4830 in 2010, marking a considerable growth of 45.26%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals in the U.S. population also increased from 1.23 to 1.64 during this period, showing an increase of 33.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,039 | #6,943 | 23.19% |
| Count | 3,325 | 4,830 | 45.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.23 | 1.64 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lobo
When it comes to ethnicity, based upon the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the ethnic identities associated with the Lobo surname have shown some changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander bearing the surname saw an increase from 19.16% to 20.50%, while those marked as Black experienced a dramatic rise from 2.35% to 4.91%. On the other hand, the proportion of Lobos identifying as Two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native saw decreases, with the former dropping significantly from 9.62% to 3.02%. The grouping with the most significant representation is Hispanic, rising from 46.74% to 50.00% in the decade. The White category remained relatively stable, seeing only a marginal decrease from 20.57% to 20.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 46.74% | 50% | 6.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 19.16% | 20.5% | 6.99% |
| White | 20.57% | 20.43% | -0.68% |
| Black | 2.35% | 4.91% | 108.94% |
| Two or More Races | 9.62% | 3.02% | -68.61% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.56% | 1.14% | -26.92% |
Lobo 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 Lobo is Spanish & Portuguese, which comprises 29.6% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are Southern Indian Subgroup (17.0%) and Indigenous American (10.8%). Additional ancestries include British & Irish, Southern Indian & Sri Lankan, French & German, Italian, and Eastern European.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Spanish & Portuguese | 29.6% |
| Southern Indian Subgroup | 17.0% |
| Indigenous American | 10.8% |
| Other | 42.7% |
Possible origins of the surname Lobo
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 Lobo have recent ancestry locations in Portugal and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Azores, Portugal | 20.20% |
| Madeira, Portugal | 20.20% |
| Coimbra District, Portugal | 19.40% |
| Aveiro District, Portugal | 19.40% |
| Lisbon, Portugal | 19.40% |
What Lobo 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 Lobo 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-Z93 and J-L26, which are predominantly found among people with Central & South Asian and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Valerio, Dacosta, Douglas, Rosa, Millman, Turk, Dias, Santos, Pinto, Costa.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Lobo surname are: A2, H, B2. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to some of the first Americans
Though the Ice Age was beginning to retreat when your A2 ancestors first entered North America, there were still massive barriers blocking their way. Glaciers and inhospitable climate covered much of the continent, blocking entry into the interior. Nonetheless, researchers have found evidence that a wave of American founders migrated over 13,000 kilometers to reach southern Chile in only 2,000 years, a blink of an eye in the story of human migration! Their highway to the south was the coast of the Pacific, stocked with fish, diverse marine mammals, and other valuable resources in the rich kelp forests of the upper latitudes and in the abundant fresh-water rivers near the equator. Because of this rapid movement south, the A2 haplogroup and its diverse branches are found throughout North and South America.
What do people with the surname Lobo 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.
"Lobo" Surname 22.2%
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.
"Lobo" Surname 32.1%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Lobo" Surname 21.6%
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.
"Lobo" Surname 8.8%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Lobo?
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 Lobo are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition