Explore the Family Name Nason
The meaning of Nason
1. English: habitational name from Nailstone in Leicestershire. The placename is derived from the Old English personal name Nægl + tūn ‘farmstead, settlement’. 2. Americanized form of Dutch Nijsing, which is perhaps an altered form of Nijsen, from Nisin, a pet form of Nijs, short for Denijs (see Denis). History: Families with the English surname Nason have lived in Warwickshire since the mid-14th century. By c.1638 a Richard Nason had migrated from there to Kittery, ME. In the same century other family members acquired property in Cork, Ireland. Some of their descendants went to North America c.1800.
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How common is the last name Nason in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Nason has seen a notable increase between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 6347 in the year 2000, the name moved up to rank 5738 by 2010, reflecting a 9.6% rise in its standing. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 4940 to 6040 during this period, marking a significant jump of 22.27%. This meant that the proportion of people with the Nason surname per 100,000 population grew from 1.83 to 2.05, indicating a 12.02% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,347 | #5,738 | 9.6% |
| Count | 4,940 | 6,040 | 22.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.83 | 2.05 | 12.02% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nason
The ethnicity distribution of the surname Nason has also shifted according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 90.32% to 85.68%, the count of those identifying as Black saw an upward swing from 4.76% to 7.90%. There was a marked increase in the Asian/Pacific Islander community with this surname, growing from 0.61% to 1.19%. The number of people identifying as having two or more races almost doubled from 1.13% to 2.22%. The Hispanic community with this surname also experienced growth, increasing from 1.26% to 1.71%. However, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category witnessed a drop from 1.92% to 1.31%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.32% | 85.68% | -5.14% |
| Black | 4.76% | 7.9% | 65.97% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 2.22% | 96.46% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 1.71% | 35.71% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.92% | 1.31% | -31.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.61% | 1.19% | 95.08% |
Nason 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 Nason is British & Irish, which comprises 48.5% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (26.0%) and Eastern European (4.7%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Ashkenazi Jewish, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, and Chinese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 48.5% |
| French & German | 26.0% |
| Eastern European | 4.7% |
| Other | 20.8% |
Possible origins of the surname Nason
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 Nason have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 88.70% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 88.70% |
| Lancashire, United Kingdom | 88.70% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 88.70% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 87.80% |
What Nason 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 Nason is R-Y57, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-Y57 is descended from haplogroup R-M420. Other common haplogroups include R-P312 and R-P311, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Acton, Pedraza, Stapleton, Ordonez, Plank, Cobb, Tejeda, Franks, Norris, Gary.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Nason surname are: H1, H, J1c3. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M420Your 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 Nason 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.
"Nason" Surname 30.6%
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.
"Nason" Surname 16.7%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Nason" Surname 11.5%
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.
"Nason" Surname 18.8%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Nason?
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 Nason are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition