Explore the Family Name Quiroga
The meaning of Quiroga
Galician: topographic name from the plant name qu(e)iroga ‘heather’, or a habitational name from Quiroga, a place in Lugo province named with the same word. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Carlos, Antonio, Luis, Jesus, Miguel, Jorge, Marcelo, Alberto, Francisco, Juan, Mario, Raul.
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How common is the last name Quiroga in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Quiroga increased significantly from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Quiroga was ranked as the 6,750th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had jumped to the 5,824th position, indicating a 13.72 percent increase. The overall count of people with this surname also grew, rising from 4,602 individuals in 2000 to 5,937 in 2010 - a change of 29.01 percent. Additionally, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 residents increased by 17.54 percent over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,750 | #5,824 | 13.72% |
| Count | 4,602 | 5,937 | 29.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.71 | 2.01 | 17.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Quiroga
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Quiroga, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with this last name identify as Hispanic. In 2000, Hispanics made up 90.11 percent of individuals with the Quiroga surname, and this proportion slightly increased to 91.54 percent by 2010. Those identifying as White made up the second largest group, though their representation decreased from 7.67 percent in 2000 to 6.75 percent in 2010. Notably, there were decreases in the proportions of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and those of two or more races, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a minor increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.11% | 91.54% | 1.59% |
| White | 7.67% | 6.75% | -11.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.93% | 0.77% | -17.2% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.48% | 0.49% | 2.08% |
| Two or More Races | 0.46% | 0.25% | -45.65% |
| Black | 0.35% | 0.19% | -45.71% |
Quiroga 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 Quiroga is Spanish & Portuguese, which comprises 45.6% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are Indigenous American (23.2%) and British & Irish (8.3%). Additional ancestries include French & German, Italian, Eastern European, Ashkenazi Jewish, and North African.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Spanish & Portuguese | 45.6% |
| Indigenous American | 23.2% |
| British & Irish | 8.3% |
| Other | 22.8% |
Possible origins of the surname Quiroga
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 Quiroga have recent ancestry locations all within Mexico.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Jalisco, Mexico | 40.70% |
| Coahuila, Mexico | 40.70% |
| Sinaloa, Mexico | 40.70% |
| San Luis Potosi, Mexico | 40.70% |
| Puebla, Mexico | 40.70% |
What Quiroga 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 Quiroga is R-P311, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-P311 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-P312 and E-V13, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Razo, Laplante, Menchaca, Muro, Nogueira, Moreira, Viera, Armstrong, Ryan, Farias.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Quiroga surname are: B2, H, A2. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to the Ancestral Puebloans
Haplogroup B appears to have been a fixture in the Southwest at least since the introduction of agriculture to the region from Mesoamerica 2,500 to 3,500 years ago. In some areas the haplogroup is found in 100% of the Native American population and sometimes multiple populations share the exact same branch of B, as is the case for the Navajo, Zuni, Jemez and Seri groups.Haplogroup B reaches levels of 75-90% among the Pueblo groups of New Mexico and Arizona, which are thought to descend from the cliff-dwelling Ancestral Puebloans who occupied the Southwest from the 8th century AD until their sudden disappearance in the early 12th century. The Ancestral Puebloans didn't literally disappear; modern Pueblo people and most scholars believe warfare or environmental catastrophe forced them to abandon their elaborate cliff dwellings for settlements in the Rio Grande valley. Recent studies of DNA extracted from 2,000-year-old remains have supported that view by establishing the presence of haplogroup B among the Ancestral Puebloans.
What do people with the surname Quiroga 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.
"Quiroga" Surname 29.0%
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.
"Quiroga" Surname 47.8%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Quiroga" Surname 13.2%
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.
"Quiroga" Surname 15.5%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Quiroga?
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 Quiroga are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition