Explore the Family Name Oyler
The meaning of Oyler
1. English (Kent): occupational name for an extractor or seller of oil, from Old French olier, huilier (from Latin oleum ‘(olive) oil’) ‘maker or seller of oil’ (i.e. vegetable oil, for lighting or cooking). In northern England linseed oil obtained from locally grown flax was more common than olive oil. 2. English: possibly a variant of Ollier, itself a variant of Hollier or derived from the Old French personal name Oillard (ancient Germanic Odilard, Oilard, from othil- ‘land, possession’ + hard- ‘hard, brave’). 3. Americanized form of German Euler. Compare Oiler.
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How common is the last name Oyler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Oyler showed slight changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Oyler was ranked as the 8,891st most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 9,320th, a decrease of 4.83%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname rose slightly from 3,386 in 2000 to 3,493 in 2010, an increase of approximately 3.16%. However, when adjusted for population growth, the proportion of individuals named Oyler per 100,000 people decreased by 6.35% over this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,891 | #9,320 | -4.83% |
| Count | 3,386 | 3,493 | 3.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.26 | 1.18 | -6.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oyler
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Oyler also evolved during this same time frame according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of individuals with this surname identifying as White decreased slightly from 96.25% in 2000 to 94.33% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.48% to 2.43%, and those identifying as Black also increased from 0.15% to 0.29%. Smaller increases were observed within the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, rising 62.86% and 12.68%, respectively. Additionally, there was a notable rise in individuals identifying with two or more races, moving from 1.06% in 2000 to 1.57% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.25% | 94.33% | -1.99% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 2.43% | 64.19% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 1.57% | 48.11% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.71% | 0.8% | 12.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.35% | 0.57% | 62.86% |
| Black | 0.15% | 0.29% | 93.33% |
Oyler 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 Oyler is British & Irish, which comprises 51.1% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (36.0%) and Eastern European (2.9%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Spanish & Portuguese, Italian, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 51.1% |
| French & German | 36.0% |
| Eastern European | 2.9% |
| Other | 10.0% |
Possible origins of the surname Oyler
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 Oyler have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 91.90% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 91.90% |
| Edinburgh, United Kingdom | 91.90% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 91.90% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 91.90% |
What Oyler 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 Oyler is R-Z282, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-Z282 is descended from haplogroup R-M420. Other common haplogroups include R-M417 and R-L48, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Ledford, Orr, Cory, Steelman, Sample, Lea, Morrill, Garnett, Button, Worrell.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Oyler surname are: H1, T2b, H. 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 Oyler 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.
"Oyler" Surname 41.9%
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.
"Oyler" Surname 17.6%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Oyler" Surname 11.1%
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.
"Oyler" Surname 18.3%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Oyler?
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 Oyler are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition