Explore the Family Name Northcutt
The meaning of Northcutt
English (Cornwall): habitational name from any of many minor places in Berkshire, Cheshire, Cornwall, Gloucestershire, Hertfordshire, Staffordshire, and particularly common in Devon, called Northcott or Northcote. The placenames derive from Middle English north ‘north, northern’ + cote ‘cottage, shelter’ or Old English north + cot, cote. The spelling of the name is now rare in Britain, Northcott being the more common form.
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How common is the last name Northcutt in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Northcutt has seen slight changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Northcutt was ranked as the 5247th most common surname, but by 2010, it fell slightly in popularity to the 5633rd position, marking a decrease of 7.36%. However, the number of individuals with this surname rose modestly from 6,112 to 6,170 during the same period, indicating growth of 0.95%. The proportion per 100K people also declined by about 7.93% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,247 | #5,633 | -7.36% |
| Count | 6,112 | 6,170 | 0.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.27 | 2.09 | -7.93% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Northcutt
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Northcutt surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some shifts from 2000 to 2010. Although the majority of those with the Northcutt surname identified as White (87.15% in 2010, down from 89.19% in 2000), there were notable increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (up by 23.91%), American Indian and Alaskan Native (increased by 26.39%) and Hispanic (rose by 51.83%). Similarly, individuals identifying as Black or two or more races saw an increase of 9.32% and 12.23%, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.19% | 87.15% | -2.29% |
| Black | 6.33% | 6.92% | 9.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.91% | 2.9% | 51.83% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 1.56% | 12.23% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.72% | 0.91% | 26.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.46% | 0.57% | 23.91% |
Northcutt 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 Northcutt is British & Irish, which comprises 65.6% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (20.7%) and Eastern European (2.9%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Indigenous American, Spanish & Portuguese, Italian, and Japanese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 65.6% |
| French & German | 20.7% |
| Eastern European | 2.9% |
| Other | 10.8% |
Possible origins of the surname Northcutt
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 Northcutt have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 92.60% |
| Lancashire, United Kingdom | 92.60% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 92.60% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 92.60% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 92.60% |
What Northcutt 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 Northcutt 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-L21 and R-L1335, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Runyan, Runyon, Blodgett, Comstock, Snodgrass, Abernathy, Estes, Peckham, Griswold, Couture.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Northcutt 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 Northcutt 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.
"Northcutt" Surname 48.8%
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.
"Northcutt" Surname 18.9%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Northcutt" Surname 18.6%
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.
"Northcutt" Surname 19.9%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Northcutt?
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 Northcutt are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition