Explore the Family Name Nugent
The meaning of Nugent
1. English and Irish (of Norman origin), and northern French: habitational name from any of several places in northern France, such as Nogent-le-Sec and Nogent-sur-Eure (both in Eure), Nogent-le-Phaye, Nogent-le-Roi, and Nogent-le-Rotrou (all in Eure-et-Loir), Nogent-l’Abbesse (Marne), Nogent-l’Artaud (Aisne), and in particular Nogent-sur-Oise (Oise), named with Latin Novientum, apparently an altered form of a Gaulish name meaning ‘new settlement’. 2. Irish: in Ireland, this is generally the Norman name, but it was also adopted for Mag Uinseanáin (formerly Anglicized as McGunshenan, a variant of Gilsenan), on the grounds of a fancied resemblance between Uinseanán and Uinnseadún. History: The Anglo-Norman family of this name is descended from Fulke de Bellesme, lord of Nogent in Normandy, who was granted large estates around Winchester after the Conquest. His great-grandson was Hugh de Nugent (died 1213), who went to Ireland with Hugh de Lacy, and was granted lands in Bracklyn, County Westmeath. The family formed itself into a clan on the Irish model, of which the chief bore the hereditary title of Uinsheadun (Irish Uinnseadún), from their original seat at Winchester. They have been Earls of Westmeath since 1621. The name is now a common one in Ireland, and has been adopted there by some who have no connection with the clan.
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How common is the last name Nugent in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nugent ranked 2,132 in popularity in the year 2000 and dropped to 2,281 in 2010, representing a decrease of 6.99%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased from 15,599 in 2000 to 15,977 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people changed from 5.78 in 2000 to 5.42 in 2010, which is a decrease of 6.23%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #2,132 | #2,281 | -6.99% |
| Count | 15,599 | 15,977 | 2.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 5.78 | 5.42 | -6.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nugent
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those bearing the Nugent surname identified as White, with 90.35% in 2000 and 87.76% in 2010. However, the ethnic identity of the Nugents became more diverse over this decade. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders increased by 17.05%, while those identifying as two or more races grew by 31.78%. Hispanic representation also saw a significant increase of 48.88%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black accounted for 5.40% in 2000 and rose to 6.53% in 2010. Finally, the proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Natives remained relatively steady at 0.30% in 2000 and 0.33% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.35% | 87.76% | -2.87% |
| Black | 5.4% | 6.53% | 20.93% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 2.65% | 48.88% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 1.7% | 31.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.88% | 1.03% | 17.05% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.3% | 0.33% | 10% |
Nugent 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 Nugent is British & Irish, which comprises 59.5% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (18.5%) and Eastern European (5.0%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Scandinavian, Spanish & Portuguese, Nigerian, and Ashkenazi Jewish.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 59.5% |
| French & German | 18.5% |
| Eastern European | 5.0% |
| Other | 17.1% |
Possible origins of the surname Nugent
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 Nugent have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 89.60% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 89.30% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 89.10% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 89.10% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 88.90% |
What Nugent 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 Nugent 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-CTS2457.2 and R-L21, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Webb, Cross, Cosgrove, Harrison, West, Andrews, Martin, Davis, Morris, Powell.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Nugent 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 Nugent 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.
"Nugent" Surname 49.6%
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.
"Nugent" Surname 21.2%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Nugent" Surname 22.2%
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.
"Nugent" Surname 17.2%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Nugent?
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 Nugent are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition