Explore the Family Name Louie
The meaning of Louie
1. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 雷, see Lei 1. 2. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 呂, see Lu 6. 3. Scottish: variant of Lowey. 4. In some cases possibly also an altered form of French Louis. Some characteristic forenames: Chinese Wing, Ming, Wai, Kam, Gim, Kin, Kwok, Shew, Sing, Yuk, Chun, Ho.
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How common is the last name Louie in the United States?
The surname Louie saw a slight decrease in popularity over the decade according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The rank of the surname dropped from 4046 in 2000 to 4175 in 2010, reflecting a decline of 3.19%. However, the overall count of people bearing the surname increased by 5.13%, rising from 8071 in 2000 to 8485 in 2010. The proportion of people with the surname per 100k also decreased slightly by 3.68%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #4,046 | #4,175 | -3.19% |
| Count | 8,071 | 8,485 | 5.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.99 | 2.88 | -3.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Louie
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Louie, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, although this proportion decreased slightly from 80.75% in 2000 to 78.63% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races saw the most significant increase, rising by 30.09%. There was also an increase in those identifying as Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native, at rates of 39.20% and 12.59% respectively. The proportions of individuals identifying as White and Black saw minor decreases, at rates of -1.47% and -0.29% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 80.75% | 78.63% | -2.63% |
| White | 8.17% | 8.05% | -1.47% |
| Two or More Races | 4.32% | 5.62% | 30.09% |
| Black | 3.42% | 3.41% | -0.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 2.77% | 39.2% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.35% | 1.52% | 12.59% |
Louie 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 Louie is Chinese, which comprises 54.7% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (9.1%) and Chinese Dai (8.0%). Additional ancestries include French & German, Japanese, Vietnamese, Filipino & Austronesian, and Spanish & Portuguese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 54.7% |
| British & Irish | 9.1% |
| Chinese Dai | 8.0% |
| Other | 28.2% |
Possible origins of the surname Louie
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 Louie have recent ancestry locations all within China.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Guangdong, China | 71.20% |
| Shanghai, China | 64.40% |
| Jiangsu, China | 63.90% |
| Shandong, China | 63.40% |
| Zhejiang, China | 62.90% |
What Louie 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 Louie is C-M217, which is predominantly found among people with East Asian & Indigenous American ancestry. Haplogroup C-M217 is descended from haplogroup C-M217. Other common haplogroups include O-F377 and O-F8, which are predominantly found among people with East Asian & Indigenous American and East Asian & Indigenous American ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Lui, Chai, Shao, Lei, Tong, Ha, Yeung, Chan, Au, Chin.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Louie surname are: H, D4, M7b. These most commonly trace back to individuals of East Asian & Indigenous American and European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins C-M217
Your paternal lineage may be linked to Genghis Khan
Genghis Khan, the Mongolian conqueror that lived from 1162 to 1227 CE, was likely a member of haplogroup C-M217, and may be responsible for the spread of one of its branches. Half of a percent of all men on Earth, and 8% of men in the region reaching from northeastern China to Uzbekistan, may descend from Genghis Khan. His lineage is most common in Hazara, Mongolian, Uygur, Chinese Kazak, and Inner Mongolian Han populations.
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 Louie 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.
"Louie" Surname 35.8%
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.
"Louie" Surname 21.1%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Louie" Surname 12.8%
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.
"Louie" Surname 9.7%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Louie?
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 Louie are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition