Explore the Family Name Meade
The meaning of Meade
1. Irish: habitational name from Midheach, the Gaelic name of County Meath in Ireland. Its Anglicized forms are now indistinguishable from those of the English name Mead. 2. English: variant of Mead.
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How common is the last name Meade in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Meade has seen a slight dip in popularity in 2010 compared to its standing in 2000. Ranked as the 1548th most popular surname in 2000, it fell to the 1631st spot in 2010, marking a 5.36% decrease in rank. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname rose by 3.89%, from 21,264 in 2000 to 22,091 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 4.95%, moving from 7.88 in 2000 to 7.49 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #1,548 | #1,631 | -5.36% |
| Count | 21,264 | 22,091 | 3.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 7.88 | 7.49 | -4.95% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meade
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows an interesting mix for the surname Meade. The largest ethnic identity associated with Meade is white, however, there was a slight decrease in this group, from 88.67% in 2000 to 87.03% in 2010. The second-largest ethnicity identified as black, which saw a slight increase from 6.82% to 7.19% in the same period. The fastest growing ethnic identities were Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, with growth rates of 68.75% and 53.67% respectively, albeit from a smaller base. The proportion of those identifying with two or more races saw a modest increase of 10.49%, whereas the American Indian and Alaskan Native group witnessed a decline of 26.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.67% | 87.03% | -1.85% |
| Black | 6.82% | 7.19% | 5.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 2.72% | 53.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 1.79% | 10.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.48% | 0.81% | 68.75% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.64% | 0.47% | -26.56% |
Meade 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 Meade is British & Irish, which comprises 56.7% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (21.5%) and Eastern European (4.8%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Nigerian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 56.7% |
| French & German | 21.5% |
| Eastern European | 4.8% |
| Other | 17.0% |
Possible origins of the surname Meade
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 Meade have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 89.20% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 89.20% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 89.20% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 89.00% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 88.60% |
What Meade 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 Meade is R-P311, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-P311 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include I-P109 and I-L233, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Rice, Howell, Norwood, Jewell, Simons, Preston, Gibson, Rush, Thornton, Nielsen.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Meade surname are: H1, T2b, 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 Meade 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.
"Meade" Surname 42.8%
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.
"Meade" Surname 31.5%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Meade" Surname 23.0%
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.
"Meade" Surname 16.9%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Meade?
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 Meade are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition