Explore the Family Name Macaluso
The meaning of Macaluso
Italian (Sicily): from a personal name or nickname based on Arabic makhlūṣ ‘freed, liberated’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Mario, Angelo, Rosario, Antonio, Gaetano, Giuseppe, Marco, Pietro, Sal, Santo, Calogero, Gandolfo, Alfonso, Armando, Benedetto, Gustavo, Mariano, Sergio.
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How common is the last name Macaluso in the United States?
Based on data gleaned from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Macaluso has exhibited some minor shifts in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Macaluso was ranked as the 6854th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slid slightly to become the 7339th most popular, a change of -7.08%. The number of individuals carrying the Macaluso name, however, saw a slight uptick, rising from 4522 in 2000 to 4542 by 2010, an increase of 0.44%. The proportion of people named Macaluso per 100k individuals also dipped from 1.68 to 1.54, a decrease of 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,854 | #7,339 | -7.08% |
| Count | 4,522 | 4,542 | 0.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.68 | 1.54 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Macaluso
In terms of ethnic identity, the Macaluso name has shown some interesting changes based on Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (95.29% in 2000 and 93.64% in 2010), there were increases seen in other ethnicities over the decade. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 0.40% to 0.68%, a significant 70% change. Hispanic identification also grew by 40%, from 3.10% in 2000 to 4.34% in 2010. New entries in 2010 included those identifying as Black and American Indian or Alaskan Native, both around 0.25%, while the percentage of those reporting two or more races decreased slightly from 0.95% to 0.86%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.29% | 93.64% | -1.73% |
| Hispanic | 3.1% | 4.34% | 40% |
| Two or More Races | 0.95% | 0.86% | -9.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.68% | 70% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.26% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.22% | 0% |
Macaluso 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 Macaluso is Italian, which comprises 43.5% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (24.3%) and French & German (13.0%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Spanish & Portuguese, Ashkenazi Jewish, Scandinavian, and Greek & Balkan.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Italian | 43.5% |
| British & Irish | 24.3% |
| French & German | 13.0% |
| Other | 19.2% |
Possible origins of the surname Macaluso
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 Macaluso have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in Italy, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Sicily, Italy | 66.90% |
| Campania, Italy | 66.10% |
| Calabria, Italy | 63.60% |
| Apulia, Italy | 61.90% |
| Abruzzo, Italy | 59.30% |
What Macaluso 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 Macaluso is R-CTS3402, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-CTS3402 is descended from haplogroup R-M420. Other common haplogroups include R-YP335 and R-M269, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Klotz, Wegner, Olszewski, Novak, Chrisman, Knoll, Horvath, Neuman, Schultz, Kish.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Macaluso surname are: N, H1, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M420Your 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 Macaluso 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.
"Macaluso" Surname 40.5%
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.
"Macaluso" Surname 16.7%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Macaluso" Surname 19.1%
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.
"Macaluso" Surname 12.0%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Macaluso?
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 Macaluso are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition