Explore the Family Name Myles
The meaning of Myles
1. Scottish (mainly Angus and Fife) and Irish (Cork and Mayo): Anglicized form of Gaelic Maolmhuire, a personal name meaning ‘devotee of (the Virgin) Mary’. Compare Mullery. It is impossible to distinguish from sense 2 below. 2. English (Lancashire): variant of Miles. History: This spelling of the name is used by many descendants of the 17th-century MA Baptist minister John Miles or Myles (see Miles).
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How common is the last name Myles in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Myles has seen an increase in its popularity within the United States between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 2689th most common surname, but by 2010 it had risen to 2591st, marking a growth of 3.64%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also saw a significant rise, with the count increasing from 12348 in 2000 to 13898 in 2010, signifying a jump of 12.55%. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced slight growth, moving from 4.58 in 2000 to 4.71 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #2,689 | #2,591 | 3.64% |
| Count | 12,348 | 13,898 | 12.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 4.58 | 4.71 | 2.84% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Myles
The Decennial U.S. Census data also gives us insight about the ethnicities associated with the surname Myles. In 2010, the ethnicity with the highest percentage was Black, constituting 72.13% of the population with this surname, showing a marginal change from 2000 when it was 72.02%. The White ethnicity followed at 21.61%, decreasing from 23.65% in 2000. The fastest growing ethnic identity for Myles was Hispanic, which rose from 1.55% in 2000 to 2.53% in 2010, marking a substantial increase of 63.23%. The representation of those who identify as two or more races also grew notably from 2.24% to 3.18%. However, the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native categories experienced small changes, with the former seeing a growth of 6.67% and the latter experiencing a decrease of 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72.02% | 72.13% | 0.15% |
| White | 23.65% | 21.61% | -8.63% |
| Two or More Races | 2.24% | 3.18% | 41.96% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 2.53% | 63.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.32% | 6.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.24% | 0.22% | -8.33% |
Myles 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 Myles is British & Irish, which comprises 39.5% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are Nigerian (13.9%) and French & German (12.6%). Additional ancestries include Ghanaian, Liberian & Sierra Leonean, Angolan & Congolese, Eastern European, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Senegambian & Guinean.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 39.5% |
| Nigerian | 13.9% |
| French & German | 12.6% |
| Other | 33.9% |
Possible origins of the surname Myles
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 Myles have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 62.20% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 62.20% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 61.70% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 61.70% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 61.70% |
What Myles 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 Myles is R-CTS241, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-CTS241 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-M222 and R-Z301, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Coles, Denny, Floyd, Thomas, Slater, Gough, John, Golding, Lloyd, Ford.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Myles surname are: H1, L2c, H. 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 Myles 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.
"Myles" 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.
"Myles" Surname 22.0%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Myles" Surname 17.6%
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.
"Myles" Surname 15.1%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Myles?
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 Myles are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition