Explore the Family Name Nagel
The meaning of Nagel
1. German, Dutch, Scandinavian, and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from Middle High German, Middle Dutch nagel, German Nagel ‘nail’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a maker of nails. Compare Nail. 2. Germanized form of Sorbian Nahł, Nagł, Nahły, and Nagły: nickname from Upper Sorbian nahły, Lower Sorbian nagły ‘quick’, also ‘hot-tempered’. 3. Irish: variant of Nagle. 4. Americanized form of Slovenian Nagelj: nickname from an altered form of nagel ‘quick’, also ‘hot-tempered’ (compare 2 above), or from nagelj ‘carnation’ (the flower), or, less likely, an altered form of German Nagel (see 1 above). Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Heinz, Hans, Otto, Kurt, Armin, Franz, Fritz, Udo, Wilhelm, Aloys.
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How common is the last name Nagel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Nagel saw a minor increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Although its rank fell from 2325 to 2480, denoting a 6.67% decrease, the actual count of people with this surname rose slightly from 14,270 to 14,545, marking a 1.93% growth. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the popularity of the Nagel surname slightly dropped by 6.81%, going from 5.29 in 2000 to 4.93 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #2,325 | #2,480 | -6.67% |
| Count | 14,270 | 14,545 | 1.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 5.29 | 4.93 | -6.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nagel
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes among those bearing the Nagel surname between 2000 and 2010. The largest ethnicity group, White, experienced a slight decrease of 1.56%, falling from 96.29% to 94.79%. Meanwhile, Hispanic representation increased significantly by 65.28%, growing from 1.44% to 2.38%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category also grew by 32.31%, albeit from a smaller base of 0.65% to 0.86%. Those identifying with two or more races increased by 22.58%, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a 25.00% rise. The Black category saw a modest increase of 10.00%, moving from 0.30% to 0.33% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.29% | 94.79% | -1.56% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 2.38% | 65.28% |
| Two or More Races | 0.93% | 1.14% | 22.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.65% | 0.86% | 32.31% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.4% | 0.5% | 25% |
| Black | 0.3% | 0.33% | 10% |
Nagel 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 Nagel is French & German, which comprises 38.1% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (31.5%) and Eastern European (8.2%). Additional ancestries include Ashkenazi Jewish, Scandinavian, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, and Greek & Balkan.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 38.1% |
| British & Irish | 31.5% |
| Eastern European | 8.2% |
| Other | 22.2% |
Possible origins of the surname Nagel
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 Nagel have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 74.10% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 73.90% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 73.90% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 73.40% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 73.40% |
What Nagel 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 Nagel is R-P312, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-P312 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-Y4355 and E-V13, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Meyer, Schmidt, Bauer, Fischer, Wagner, Weber, Hoffman, Wolf, Mueller, Meyers.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Nagel 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 Nagel 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.
"Nagel" Surname 46.3%
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.
"Nagel" Surname 24.2%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Nagel" Surname 20.8%
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.
"Nagel" Surname 17.7%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Nagel?
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 Nagel are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition