Explore the Family Name Mansell
The meaning of Mansell
English (mainly West Midlands): 1. (of Norman origin): habitational name from Old French mansel ‘inhabitant of Le Mans or the surrounding area of Maine’. The place was originally named in Latin (ad) Ceromannos, from the name of the Gaulish tribe living there, the Ceromanni. The name was shortened to Celmans and then became Le Mans as a result of the mistaken identification of the first syllable with the Old French demonstrative adjective. 2. status name for a particular type of feudal tenant, Anglo-Norman French mansel, one who occupied a manse (from Late Latin mansa ‘dwelling’), a measure of land sufficient to support one family. 3. some early examples, such as Thomas filius Manselli (Northumbria 1256), point to derivation from a personal name, perhaps the ancient Germanic derivative of Mann 2 Latinized as Manzellinus.
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How common is the last name Mansell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mansell has seen a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 8650th most popular surname, and by 2010 it had dropped to the 9283rd spot, indicating a change of -7.32%. Despite this drop in rank, the total count of individuals with the Mansell surname marginally increased during the same period, with a growth of 0.23% from 3,498 in 2000 to 3,506 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k population decreased by 8.46% during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,650 | #9,283 | -7.32% |
| Count | 3,498 | 3,506 | 0.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.3 | 1.19 | -8.46% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mansell
When discussing the ethnic identity associated with the Mansell surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, we observe a variety of shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest increase was observed amongst those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, which grew by 108.70%. Individuals identifying with two or more races also saw a significant increase of 28.40%. Meanwhile, the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic rose by 38.64%, and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native increased by 31.88%. Conversely, there was a small decrease in the percentage of White individuals (-1.54%) and Black individuals (-6.02%) bearing the Mansell surname during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.22% | 85.88% | -1.54% |
| Black | 7.98% | 7.5% | -6.02% |
| Hispanic | 2.2% | 3.05% | 38.64% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 2.17% | 28.4% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.69% | 0.91% | 31.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.23% | 0.48% | 108.7% |
Mansell 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 Mansell is British & Irish, which comprises 57.3% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (25.7%) and Eastern European (4.3%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Ashkenazi Jewish, Italian, Nigerian, and Chinese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 57.3% |
| French & German | 25.7% |
| Eastern European | 4.3% |
| Other | 12.6% |
Possible origins of the surname Mansell
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 Mansell have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 91.70% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 91.70% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 91.70% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 91.70% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 91.70% |
What Mansell 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 Mansell is R-DF88, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-DF88 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-CTS241 and I-L22, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Ellsworth, Dykes, O'Dell, Petrie, Rickman, Pennell, Gunn, Batchelder, Mcintire, Salter.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Mansell 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 Mansell 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.
"Mansell" Surname 43.2%
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.
"Mansell" Surname 30.3%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Mansell" Surname 15.6%
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.
"Mansell" Surname 14.1%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Mansell?
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 Mansell are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition