Explore the Family Name Pichardo
The meaning of Pichardo
Spanish (mainly Huelva and Seville): variant of Picardo. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Juan, Rafael, Ramon, Pedro, Ana, Manuel, Carlos, Jesus, Luis, Ramona, Francisco.
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How common is the last name Pichardo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pichardo has been growing in popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Pichardo was ranked 4,462 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it had moved up to rank 3,375 - a significant increase of 24.36%. The actual count of people with this surname also saw a substantial rise from 7,308 in 2000 to 10,572 in 2010, illustrating a growth rate of 44.66%. Additionally, the proportion of individuals with the Pichardo name per 100,000 people increased by 32.1%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #4,462 | #3,375 | 24.36% |
| Count | 7,308 | 10,572 | 44.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.71 | 3.58 | 32.1% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pichardo
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Pichardo surname identified as Hispanic in both 2000 and 2010, making up 94.81% and 95.49% of the total respectively. The proportion of Pichardos identifying as White decreased slightly from 4.06% to 3.42%, while those identifying as Black rose from 0.47% to 0.58%. Asian/Pacific Islander representation also experienced a modest increase, moving from 0.16% to 0.22%. However, those who identified as belonging to two or more races experienced a significant decrease from 0.36% to 0.09%. Lastly, the percentage of Pichardos identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also showed an increase, going up from 0.14% to 0.21%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94.81% | 95.49% | 0.72% |
| White | 4.06% | 3.42% | -15.76% |
| Black | 0.47% | 0.58% | 23.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.16% | 0.22% | 37.5% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.14% | 0.21% | 50% |
| Two or More Races | 0.36% | 0.09% | -75% |
Pichardo 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 Pichardo is Spanish & Portuguese, which comprises 51.2% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are Indigenous American (18.3%) and Senegambian & Guinean (5.2%). Additional ancestries include Angolan & Congolese, British & Irish, Nigerian, Ghanaian, Liberian & Sierra Leonean, and North African.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Spanish & Portuguese | 51.2% |
| Indigenous American | 18.3% |
| Senegambian & Guinean | 5.2% |
| Other | 25.4% |
Possible origins of the surname Pichardo
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 Pichardo have recent ancestry locations in Cuba and Mexico.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Havana, Cuba | 37.70% |
| Villa Clara, Cuba | 36.20% |
| Matanzas, Cuba | 36.20% |
| Camaguey, Cuba | 36.20% |
| Pinar Del Rio, Cuba | 35.40% |
What Pichardo 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 Pichardo is I-M26, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup I-M26 is descended from haplogroup I-M170. Other common haplogroups include R-Z195 and R-P311, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Arce, Barajas, Casanova, Del Valle, Caceres, Wahl, Reddick, Furtado, Freitas, Pastor.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Pichardo surname are: A2, H, B2. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins I-M170Your 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 Pichardo 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.
"Pichardo" Surname 30.0%
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.
"Pichardo" Surname 35.7%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Kinesthetic Learner
Preferring to learn and process information through hands-on activities, practical experiences, and active engagement.
"Pichardo" Surname 38.5%
23andMe Users 61.5%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Pichardo" Surname 23.7%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Pichardo?
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 Pichardo are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition