Explore the Family Name Mims
The meaning of Mims
English (Middlesex, Surrey and Norfolk): habitational name from North Mimms (Hertfordshire) and South Mimms (part in Hertfordshire, part Middlesex).
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How common is the last name Mims in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mims has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname dropped by 3.87, moving from 1808 in 2000 to 1878 in 2010. However, the number of individuals with this last name increased by 4.88%, rising from 18,248 to 19,139 in the same period. Despite this increase, the proportion of people named Mims per 100,000 decreased by 3.99, shifting from 6.76 to 6.49.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #1,808 | #1,878 | -3.87% |
| Count | 18,248 | 19,139 | 4.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 6.76 | 6.49 | -3.99% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mims
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Mims has also evolved according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. From 2000 to 2010, those identifying as Two or more races and Hispanic saw significant increases of 61.85% and 43.04% respectively. On the other hand, the proportion of White individuals and Asian/Pacific Islanders with this surname declined by 5.16% and 16.13% respectively. The percentage of Black individuals rose slightly by 1.19%, while the American Indian/Alaskan Native category remained stable at 0.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 51.33% | 51.94% | 1.19% |
| White | 44.8% | 42.49% | -5.16% |
| Two or More Races | 1.73% | 2.8% | 61.85% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 2.26% | 43.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.31% | 0.26% | -16.13% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.25% | 0.25% | 0% |
Mims 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 Mims is British & Irish, which comprises 49.2% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (14.6%) and Nigerian (11.5%). Additional ancestries include Ghanaian, Liberian & Sierra Leonean, Angolan & Congolese, Eastern European, Senegambian & Guinean, and Scandinavian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 49.2% |
| French & German | 14.6% |
| Nigerian | 11.5% |
| Other | 24.7% |
Possible origins of the surname Mims
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 Mims have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 72.50% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 72.50% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 71.70% |
| Lancashire, United Kingdom | 71.30% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 71.30% |
What Mims 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 Mims 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 E-P252 and E-M4254, which are predominantly found among people with Sub-Saharan African and Sub-Saharan African ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Gaines, Wynn, Parris, Quarles, Boston, Coley, Armstrong, Byrd, Gary, Bellamy.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Mims 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 Mims 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.
"Mims" Surname 44.7%
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.
"Mims" Surname 29.7%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Mims" Surname 24.1%
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.
"Mims" Surname 17.4%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Mims?
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 Mims are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition