Explore the Family Name Morel
The meaning of Morel
1. French and Spanish: from the medieval personal name Morel, from the Latin name Maurellus, derived from Maurus ‘Moor’ (see Mauro, compare Moreau 1). 2. French: nickname for a dark-skinned man, from Old French morel ‘dark brown, black’, a diminutive of moré ‘brown, black’ (see More 2, compare Moreau 2). Compare also Morell 3 and Morrell 2. 3. English: variant of Morrell 2, a cognate of 1 above. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Ana, Luis, Francisco, Juana, Rafael, Ramon, Jorge, Juan, Julio, Miguel, Pedro. French Armand, Andre, Franck, Francois, Francoise, Marcel, Normand, Pierre, Alphonse, Benoit, Camille, Cecile.
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How common is the last name Morel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Morel has seen a significant increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Morel ranked 5104th in popularity with an estimated 6309 individuals bearing this surname. However, by 2010, its rank had climbed to 4399th with an estimated count of 8085, reflecting a growth rate of 28.15%. The proportion of the population with this surname also increased from 2.34 per 100,000 in 2000 to 2.74 per 100,000 in 2010, showing a 17.09% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,104 | #4,399 | 13.81% |
| Count | 6,309 | 8,085 | 28.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.34 | 2.74 | 17.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Morel
Shifting focus to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the distribution of ethnicity among those with the surname Morel has changed between 2000 and 2010. The largest group identified as Hispanic, which grew from 51.09% in 2000 to 58.49% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as White decreased from 44.78% to 37.58%. Individuals identifying as Black made up 2.62% of the Morel surname bearers in 2000, slightly declining to 2.41% in 2010. The percentage of those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a small increase from 0.48% to 0.63%. Fewer people identified as having two or more ethnic identities, dropping from 0.79% to 0.73%, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native category also decreased from 0.25% to 0.16%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 51.09% | 58.49% | 14.48% |
| White | 44.78% | 37.58% | -16.08% |
| Black | 2.62% | 2.41% | -8.02% |
| Two or More Races | 0.79% | 0.73% | -7.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.48% | 0.63% | 31.25% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.25% | 0.16% | -36% |
Morel 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 Morel is French & German, which comprises 25.5% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (21.4%) and Spanish & Portuguese (18.7%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Eastern European, Indigenous American, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Scandinavian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 25.5% |
| British & Irish | 21.4% |
| Spanish & Portuguese | 18.7% |
| Other | 34.5% |
Possible origins of the surname Morel
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 Morel have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 43.00% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 43.00% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 43.00% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 42.30% |
| Belfast, United Kingdom | 42.30% |
What Morel 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 Morel 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 R-U152 and R-Z198, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Ribeiro, Bolt, Coelho, Grimm, Goncalves, Martins, Correia, Baca, Iglesias, Ashby.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Morel surname are: A2, H1, 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 Morel 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.
"Morel" Surname 43.1%
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.
"Morel" Surname 37.5%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Morel" Surname 18.2%
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.
"Morel" Surname 13.0%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Morel?
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 Morel are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition