Explore the Family Name Marler
The meaning of Marler
English: 1. occupational name from Middle English marler, either ‘spreader of marl (as fertilizer)’ or ‘hewer or quarrier of marl’. 2. topographic name from Middle English marlere ‘marl-pit’ (Old French marliere). 3. in Norfolk, perhaps also a variant of Morley.
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How common is the last name Marler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Marler has seen a minor fluctuation over the first decade of the 21st century. In 2000, Marler was ranked as the 4901st most popular surname, and by 2010, it had slightly dropped to the 4975th position, marking a decrease of 1.51%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of people bearing the surname increased from 6584 in 2000 to 7058 in 2010, an increase of 7.2%. The proportion of individuals with the Marler surname per 100,000 people also saw a slight decrease of 2.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #4,901 | #4,975 | -1.51% |
| Count | 6,584 | 7,058 | 7.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.44 | 2.39 | -2.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marler
Regarding the ethnicity of individuals with the Marler surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data provides some interesting insights. In 2000, the majority of Marlers identified as White (95.15%). By 2010, this number had slightly decreased to 93.67%, representing a change of -1.56%. Over the same period, there were notable increases in the percentage of Marlers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0.32% to 0.43%), Hispanic (from 1.78% to 2.86%), and Black (from 0.26% to 0.43%). These changes in ethnic identity represent respective increases of 34.38%, 60.67%, and 65.38%. However, the number of Marlers identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native experienced a decrease from 1.18% to 1.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.15% | 93.67% | -1.56% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 2.86% | 60.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 1.57% | 19.85% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.18% | 1.05% | -11.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.32% | 0.43% | 34.38% |
| Black | 0.26% | 0.43% | 65.38% |
Marler 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 Marler is British & Irish, which comprises 62.1% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (23.5%) and Scandinavian (3.3%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Spanish & Portuguese, Italian, Indigenous American, and Ashkenazi Jewish.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 62.1% |
| French & German | 23.5% |
| Scandinavian | 3.3% |
| Other | 11.1% |
Possible origins of the surname Marler
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 Marler have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Kent, United Kingdom | 94.70% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 94.00% |
| Lancashire, United Kingdom | 94.00% |
| Belfast, United Kingdom | 94.00% |
| South Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 92.70% |
What Marler 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 Marler is R-CTS2501, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-CTS2501 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-A431 and R-L21, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Abbey, Gordy, Bratton, Isbell, Browning, Mccown, Dugger, Council, Marlow, Mcclelland.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Marler 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 Marler 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.
"Marler" Surname 37.0%
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.
"Marler" Surname 15.0%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Marler" Surname 23.5%
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.
"Marler" Surname 19.1%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Marler?
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 Marler are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition