Explore the Family Name Lodge
The meaning of Lodge
English: topographic name from Middle English loge, logge, lug(g)e (Old French loge) ‘hut, temporary shelter, workshop, occupational cottage (for a gamekeeper, bridge keeper, etc.)’. It may have referred to a herdsman’s hut and by extension to the cattle farm that was managed from it. Early examples of this surname in East Anglia and Wilts may alternatively have alluded to a forester’s or gamekeeper’s hut. History: Henry Cabot Lodge (1850–1924), the influential US senator from MA, was born in Boston, the only son of John Ellerton Lodge, a prosperous merchant and owner of swift clipper ships engaged in commerce with China, one of several Lodges who emigrated from England in the 18th and 19th centuries.
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How common is the last name Lodge in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Lodge" has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lodge ranked 7263 in terms of commonality amongst surnames in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to rank 7394, representing a decrease of 1.8% in its popularity ranking. However, in terms of overall count, the number of individuals bearing the Lodge surname actually increased from 4237 in 2000 to 4501 in 2010, marking a growth of 6.23%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,263 | #7,394 | -1.8% |
| Count | 4,237 | 4,501 | 6.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.57 | 1.53 | -2.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lodge
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows diverse ethnic identities associated with the Lodge surname. The largest group identifying as Lodge is White, although their percentage decreased from 79.75% in 2000 to 76.49% in 2010. Those identifying as Black made up the second-largest group, increasing from 15.44% in 2000 to 17.49% in 2010. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation within the Lodge surname saw the largest growth rate, rising by 66.10% from 1.18% in 2000 to 1.96% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander and those with two or more races also saw increases in their percentages. However, the American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw a reduction of 17.69% in their representation within the Lodge surname during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.75% | 76.49% | -4.09% |
| Black | 15.44% | 17.49% | 13.28% |
| Two or More Races | 1.56% | 1.96% | 25.64% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 1.96% | 66.1% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.3% | 1.07% | -17.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.78% | 1.04% | 33.33% |
Lodge 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 Lodge is British & Irish, which comprises 56.2% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (20.5%) and Eastern European (5.4%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Ashkenazi Jewish, Scandinavian, Nigerian, and Spanish & Portuguese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 56.2% |
| French & German | 20.5% |
| Eastern European | 5.4% |
| Other | 17.8% |
Possible origins of the surname Lodge
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 Lodge have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 86.90% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 86.30% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 86.30% |
| Lancashire, United Kingdom | 86.30% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 86.30% |
What Lodge 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 Lodge is R-L48, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-L48 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include J-M67 and I-Y9161, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Carr, George, Scott, Cummings, Thomson, Hart, Archer, Wilson, Foster, Jaeger.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Lodge surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343
Your paternal lineage may be linked to King Louis XVI
The rule of France by men of the House of Bourbon began with King Henri IV in 1589 C.E. and continued until the beheading of his direct paternal descendant King Louis XVI in 1793. Several years ago, researchers analyzed a mummified head and a blood-soaked cloth that they believed might belong to the two kings, and concluded that the royal paternal line belonged to haplogroup G. In a more recent study, however, a different set of researchers tested three living men who are direct descendants of the Bourbon kings. Their efforts revealed that the male lineage of the House of Bourbon is actually a branch of haplogroup R-M405.
Your 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 Lodge 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.
"Lodge" Surname 48.0%
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.
"Lodge" Surname 30.8%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Lodge" Surname 15.0%
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.
"Lodge" Surname 21.9%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Lodge?
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 Lodge are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition