Explore the Family Name Mclaurin
The meaning of Mclaurin
Scottish: variant of McLaren.
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How common is the last name Mclaurin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mclaurin experienced a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked 4380 in terms of surname popularity in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped slightly to 4414, representing a 0.78% decrease. Despite this, the actual count of individuals with the Mclaurin surname increased by 7.31%, from 7497 in 2000 to 8045 in 2010. This indicates that while the surname's ranking fell, the number of people with this surname has actually grown, albeit at a slower pace than other surnames.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #4,380 | #4,414 | -0.78% |
| Count | 7,497 | 8,045 | 7.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.78 | 2.73 | -1.8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mclaurin
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Mclaurin surname. The majority of individuals with this last name, about 64.59% in 2010, identified as Black, a small increase from 64.35% in 2000. Those identifying as White accounted for the second largest group, although their proportion decreased from 31.71% to 29.86% over the decade. Other notable changes include a significant increase in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native (from 0.12% to 0.34%) and a moderate rise in individuals of Hispanic ethnicity (from 1.37% to 1.90%). Meanwhile, persons identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or with two or more races also saw an increase in their representation among individuals with the Mclaurin surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 64.35% | 64.59% | 0.37% |
| White | 31.71% | 29.86% | -5.83% |
| Two or More Races | 2.11% | 2.9% | 37.44% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 1.9% | 38.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.35% | 0.42% | 20% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.12% | 0.34% | 183.33% |
Mclaurin 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 Mclaurin is British & Irish, which comprises 51.4% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (12.1%) and Nigerian (10.0%). Additional ancestries include Ghanaian, Liberian & Sierra Leonean, Angolan & Congolese, Spanish & Portuguese, Scandinavian, and Senegambian & Guinean.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 51.4% |
| French & German | 12.1% |
| Nigerian | 10.0% |
| Other | 26.4% |
Possible origins of the surname Mclaurin
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 Mclaurin have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 67.60% |
| Belfast, United Kingdom | 67.60% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 67.60% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 67.60% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 67.60% |
What Mclaurin 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 Mclaurin is R-S764, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-S764 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-L21 and E-M4254, which are predominantly found among people with European and Sub-Saharan African ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Nickerson, Sweeney, Seaton, Frizzell, Mclaren, Mccurry, Mcfarlane, Macpherson, Mackie, Berryhill.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Mclaurin surname are: H1, H, L2a1. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European and Sub-Saharan African 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 Mclaurin 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.
"Mclaurin" Surname 28.1%
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.
"Mclaurin" Surname 24.1%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Mclaurin" Surname 20.0%
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.
"Mclaurin" Surname 20.9%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Mclaurin?
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 Mclaurin are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition