Explore the Family Name Provenzano
The meaning of Provenzano
Italian: habitational name for someone from Provence in France, from an adjectival derivative of Provenza. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Salvatore, Rocco, Ciro, Gaetano, Santo, Aldo, Antonietta, Antonio, Calogero, Carmela, Carmelo.
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How common is the last name Provenzano in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Provenzano has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The ranking of this surname dropped from 8316 to 8822, representing a change of -6.08%. During that same decade, the total count of individuals with the Provenzano surname marginally increased by 1.34% from 3,663 to 3,712 people. The proportion per 100,000 population also decreased slightly by -7.35%, meaning that fewer people per 100k had this surname in 2010 than in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,316 | #8,822 | -6.08% |
| Count | 3,663 | 3,712 | 1.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.36 | 1.26 | -7.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Provenzano
With respect to ethnic identity distribution, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows an interesting shift for the Provenzano surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander more than doubled, jumping from 0.25% to 0.57%. Individuals identifying as Hispanic increased by 43.57%, moving from 3.19% to 4.58%. However, those identifying as White slightly decreased by 1.58% — yet they still made up the vast majority at 93.64%. During the same period, the proportion of individuals with the Provenzano surname who identified as 'two or more races' shrunk by 26.98%. It should be noted that there were no changes in the Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native categories, either due to the absence of individuals identifying as such or possible data suppression for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.14% | 93.64% | -1.58% |
| Hispanic | 3.19% | 4.58% | 43.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 0.92% | -26.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.25% | 0.57% | 128% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Provenzano 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 Provenzano is Italian, which comprises 38.1% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (25.0%) and French & German (16.0%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Spanish & Portuguese, Ashkenazi Jewish, Scandinavian, and Greek & Balkan.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Italian | 38.1% |
| British & Irish | 25.0% |
| French & German | 16.0% |
| Other | 20.9% |
Possible origins of the surname Provenzano
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 Provenzano have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in Italy, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Calabria, Italy | 67.40% |
| Sicily, Italy | 67.40% |
| Campania, Italy | 66.70% |
| Apulia, Italy | 57.40% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 57.40% |
What Provenzano 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 Provenzano is J-L26, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup J-L26 is descended from haplogroup J-M304. Other common haplogroups include J-CTS5368 and E-M180, which are predominantly found among people with European and Sub-Saharan African ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: August, Shuler, Juliano, Lombard, Kirschner, De Los Santos, Betancourt, Nascimento, Giuliano, Sena.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Provenzano surname are: H1, N, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins J-M304Your 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 Provenzano 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.
"Provenzano" Surname 39.3%
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.
"Provenzano" Surname 28.6%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Provenzano" Surname 23.9%
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.
"Provenzano" Surname 16.8%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Provenzano?
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 Provenzano are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition