Explore the Family Name Mangan
The meaning of Mangan
1. Irish: from Ó Maingín, see Mannion. 2. Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Mongáin ‘descendant of Mongán’, a byname for someone with a luxuriant head of hair (from mong ‘hair, mane’). 3. Irish (of French Huguenot origin): perhaps identical in origin with sense 4. Several families of this name emigrated from Metz (northeast France) and settled in Ireland in the 17th century. 4. English (of Norman origin): nickname for a glutton, from Old French manger ‘to eat, chew’. 5. Spanish: occupational name from mangon ‘small trader’. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan, Ciaran, Declan.
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How common is the last name Mangan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mangan has increased between the years 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname saw a modest improvement, moving from 5545 to 5508. Additionally, there was an increase in count, with 5756 people having this surname in 2000 compared to 6315 in 2010, indicating a rise of 9.71%. The proportion per 100,000 people also slightly increased from 2.13 to 2.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,545 | #5,508 | 0.67% |
| Count | 5,756 | 6,315 | 9.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.13 | 2.14 | 0.47% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mangan
The ethnicity associated with the surname Mangan also varied over the decade as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of bearers of the surname identified as White (90.31% in 2010, down from 93.64% in 2000), other ethnic identities also showed a notable presence. For instance, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 1.44% in 2000 to 2.58% in 2010. There was also a significant rise in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, which went up by 148.94%. Those identifying as two or more races increased by 48.15%, while the percentage of Black individuals grew from 1.36% to 1.95%. The number of people with Hispanic ethnicity also rose from 2.02% to 2.39%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.64% | 90.31% | -3.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.44% | 2.58% | 79.17% |
| Hispanic | 2.02% | 2.39% | 18.32% |
| Black | 1.36% | 1.95% | 43.38% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 1.6% | 48.15% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.47% | 1.17% | 148.94% |
Mangan 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 Mangan is British & Irish, which comprises 59.7% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (14.2%) and Eastern European (8.1%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Scandinavian, Ashkenazi Jewish, Spanish & Portuguese, and Greek & Balkan.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 59.7% |
| French & German | 14.2% |
| Eastern European | 8.1% |
| Other | 18.1% |
Possible origins of the surname Mangan
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 Mangan have recent ancestry locations in United Kingdom and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 83.70% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 83.70% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 83.70% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 83.70% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 82.50% |
What Mangan 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 Mangan is R-Y4010, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-Y4010 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-L1336 and R-L21, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Clancy, Mcnamara, Mulholland, Maloney, Southern, Cusick, Kiley, Coyne, Halloran, Walling.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Mangan surname are: H1, J1c, 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 Mangan 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.
"Mangan" Surname 42.0%
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.
"Mangan" Surname 25.6%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Mangan" Surname 12.7%
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.
"Mangan" Surname 18.2%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Mangan?
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 Mangan are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition