Explore the Family Name Ono
The meaning of Ono
Japanese: 1. written 小野 ‘small field’. It is mainly found in western Japan. In its Romanized form, the surname is often confused with Ōno (see 2 below). 2. (Ōno): written 大野 ‘large field’. It is a common placename and surname throughout Japan and in the Ryūkyū Islands. Some bearers are descended from the Minamoto and the name is listed in the Shinsen shōjiroku. Compare 1 and Ohno. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Akira, Hiroshi, Kenji, Makoto, Yoshi, Hiromi, Hisashi, Junji, Kazuo, Masaaki, Masao, Masaru.
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How common is the last name Ono in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ono has seen a decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 12,767 in terms of how common it was among all surnames in the United States. However, by 2010, it had fallen to rank 14,050, signifying a change of -10.05%. The actual count of people with this surname also decreased during this period, from 2,218 in 2000 to 2,143 in 2010, marking a decrease of -3.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,767 | #14,050 | -10.05% |
| Count | 2,218 | 2,143 | -3.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.82 | 0.73 | -10.98% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ono
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Ono has also experienced shifts between 2000 and 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of people with this surname, 82.60%, identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. By 2010, this percentage had slightly decreased to 80.59%. Notably, there was a significant increase in the proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races, up from 6.22% in 2000 to 8.17% in 2010. The proportions for those identifying as White and Hispanic also saw changes, decreasing and increasing respectively. The figures for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 82.6% | 80.59% | -2.43% |
| Two or More Races | 6.22% | 8.17% | 31.35% |
| White | 7.39% | 6.81% | -7.85% |
| Hispanic | 2.43% | 3.69% | 51.85% |
| Black | 1.13% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.23% | 0% | 0% |
Ono 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 Ono is Japanese, which comprises 75.9% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (5.9%) and French & German (5.6%). Additional ancestries include Chinese, Italian, Filipino & Austronesian, Eastern European, and Ashkenazi Jewish.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Japanese | 75.9% |
| British & Irish | 5.9% |
| French & German | 5.6% |
| Other | 12.5% |
Possible origins of the surname Ono
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 Ono have recent ancestry locations in Japan and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan | 72.20% |
| Okinawa Prefecture, Japan | 68.10% |
| Tokyo, Japan | 55.60% |
| Fukushima Prefecture, Japan | 31.90% |
| Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan | 29.20% |
What Ono 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 Ono is O-F2415, which is predominantly found among people with East Asian & Indigenous American ancestry. Haplogroup O-F2415 is descended from haplogroup O-M1359. Other common haplogroups include E-M183 and O-F2859, which are predominantly found among people with European and East Asian & Indigenous American ancestry.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Ono surname are: B4, H, D4. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins O-M1359
Your paternal lineage may be linked to the Cham
One of the many populations harboring members of haplogroup O1b1a1a1a1 is the Cham ethnic group, a group of people who speak Austronesian languages in Mainland Southeast Asia. Austronesian languages make up a language family that is extremely large and widespread, comprising over 350 million people on islands such as Madagascar, Easter Island, and many others. However, Austronesian languages are less common on mainland Asia, with a notable exception being the Chamic language. Research suggests that ancestors of the Cham people migrated from Southeast Asian islands to the mainland around the year 500 BCE, and that early Cham populations quickly began mixing with indigenous southern Vietnamese populations. As a result, the Chamic language now has words that were borrowed from languages spoken by indigenous Vietnamese people. It is likely that an ancestral Kinh population was one of the populations that mixed with the Cham people shortly after their migration to mainland Asia.
Your maternal lineage may be linked to the Han
Members of haplogroup D are found in both northern and southern Han Chinese populations at low to moderate frequencies. The Han people, who all share the same language and similar cultural practices, are the largest ethnic group in the world, with about 1.2 billion people. Historical evidence shows that Han people are descendants of the ancient Huaxia tribes that come from northern China, and Han language and culture only expanded into southern China in the last 2,000 years. The spread of Han people and culture from northern to southern China was likely driven by warfare and famine in the north.
What do people with the surname Ono 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.
"Ono" Surname 42.1%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Habits
Vitamin Use
Takes vitamins on a regular basis.
"Ono" Surname 50.0%
23andMe Users 45.5%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Ono" Surname 12.1%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Ono?
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 Ono are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition