Explore the Family Name Ornelas
The meaning of Ornelas
Portuguese: altered form of Dornelas (by its misinterpretation as d’Ornelas), a habitational name from any of several places called Dornelas, from the plural diminutive of dorna ‘vat, tub’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Juan, Jesus, Manuel, Francisco, Carlos, Raul, Miguel, Pedro, Javier, Ramon, Arturo.
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How common is the last name Ornelas in the United States?
The surname Ornelas has shown a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Ornelas was ranked 1909 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had jumped to rank 1568, reflecting a change of approximately 17.86%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also rose during this period from 17,278 to 22,969, a substantial increase of nearly 32.94%. Accordingly, the proportion of people with the surname Ornelas per 100,000 individuals increased by 21.72%, reaching 7.79 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #1,909 | #1,568 | 17.86% |
| Count | 17,278 | 22,969 | 32.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 6.4 | 7.79 | 21.72% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ornelas
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Ornelas identified as Hispanic in both 2000 and 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 92.09% of people named Ornelas were of Hispanic ethnicity, increasing slightly to 92.99% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Ornelas identifying as White decreased by 7.27%, and those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native saw decreases of 21.43% and 25.00% respectively. Interestingly, there was an increase in the Black population with the surname Ornelas, albeit small, from 0.19% to 0.22%. Additionally, the number of individuals claiming two or more races dropped significantly by 63.27%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.09% | 92.99% | 0.98% |
| White | 6.6% | 6.12% | -7.27% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.36% | 0.27% | -25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.28% | 0.22% | -21.43% |
| Black | 0.19% | 0.22% | 15.79% |
| Two or More Races | 0.49% | 0.18% | -63.27% |
Ornelas 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 Ornelas is Spanish & Portuguese, which comprises 41.8% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are Indigenous American (30.4%) and British & Irish (10.0%). Additional ancestries include French & German, Ashkenazi Jewish, Italian, Eastern European, and Senegambian & Guinean.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Spanish & Portuguese | 41.8% |
| Indigenous American | 30.4% |
| British & Irish | 10.0% |
| Other | 17.8% |
Possible origins of the surname Ornelas
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 Ornelas have recent ancestry locations all within Mexico.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Aguascalientes, Mexico | 78.40% |
| Michoacan, Mexico | 78.40% |
| Baja California, Mexico | 78.40% |
| Zacatecas, Mexico | 78.40% |
| Veracruz, Mexico | 78.40% |
What Ornelas 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 Ornelas is R-DF98, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-DF98 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-CTS241 and R-Z209, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Jacques, Dutton, Vickers, Bernal, Villa, Bullard, Yanez, Montenegro, Parra, Manuel.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Ornelas surname are: A2, H, B2. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343
Your paternal lineage may be linked to King Louis XVI
The rule of France by men of the House of Bourbon began with King Henri IV in 1589 C.E. and continued until the beheading of his direct paternal descendant King Louis XVI in 1793. Several years ago, researchers analyzed a mummified head and a blood-soaked cloth that they believed might belong to the two kings, and concluded that the royal paternal line belonged to haplogroup G. In a more recent study, however, a different set of researchers tested three living men who are direct descendants of the Bourbon kings. Their efforts revealed that the male lineage of the House of Bourbon is actually a branch of haplogroup R-M405.
Your maternal lineage may be linked to some of the first Americans
Though the Ice Age was beginning to retreat when your A2 ancestors first entered North America, there were still massive barriers blocking their way. Glaciers and inhospitable climate covered much of the continent, blocking entry into the interior. Nonetheless, researchers have found evidence that a wave of American founders migrated over 13,000 kilometers to reach southern Chile in only 2,000 years, a blink of an eye in the story of human migration! Their highway to the south was the coast of the Pacific, stocked with fish, diverse marine mammals, and other valuable resources in the rich kelp forests of the upper latitudes and in the abundant fresh-water rivers near the equator. Because of this rapid movement south, the A2 haplogroup and its diverse branches are found throughout North and South America.
What do people with the surname Ornelas 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.
"Ornelas" Surname 32.4%
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.
"Ornelas" Surname 29.4%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Ornelas" Surname 20.4%
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.
"Ornelas" Surname 18.7%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Ornelas?
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 Ornelas are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition