Explore the Family Name Randle
The meaning of Randle
1. English: variant of Randall. 2. Americanized form of German Randel or of its Bavarian variant Randl.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Randle in the United States?
The surname "Randle" has seen a mild increase in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was ranked as the 2524th most common surname, but by 2010, it had improved slightly to the 2508th position, a change of about 0.63%. The number of individuals with the surname also increased from 13,133 in 2000 to 14,437 in 2010, a growth rate of nearly 10%. The proportion of the population bearing this surname per 100,000 people remained steady, shifting only marginally from 4.87 to 4.89.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #2,524 | #2,508 | 0.63% |
| Count | 13,133 | 14,437 | 9.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 4.87 | 4.89 | 0.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Randle
As for the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname "Randle", the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the largest percentage self-identify as Black. This group accounted for 68.20% of the total in 2000 and grew slightly to 68.79% by 2010. The second-largest group identified as White, making up 27.69% of the total in 2000, although this figure declined to 25.97% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic showed the largest percentage increase, from 1.28% to 1.95%. Smaller percentages identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian/Alaskan Native, or reported having two or more ethnic identities, with all these categories showing slight increases over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 68.2% | 68.79% | 0.87% |
| White | 27.69% | 25.97% | -6.21% |
| Two or More Races | 2.32% | 2.73% | 17.67% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 1.95% | 52.34% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.25% | 0.3% | 20% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.25% | 0.27% | 8% |
Randle 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 Randle is British & Irish, which comprises 43.7% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (17.4%) and Nigerian (12.1%). Additional ancestries include Ghanaian, Liberian & Sierra Leonean, Angolan & Congolese, Eastern European, Scandinavian, and Spanish & Portuguese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 43.7% |
| French & German | 17.4% |
| Nigerian | 12.1% |
| Other | 26.9% |
Possible origins of the surname Randle
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 Randle have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 65.70% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 65.70% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 65.70% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 65.10% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 65.10% |
What Randle 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 Randle is R-CTS3655, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-CTS3655 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include E-P252 and E-M4254, which are predominantly found among people with Sub-Saharan African and Sub-Saharan African ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Williams, Thomas, Lewis, Robinson, James, Mitchell, Jackson, Jones, Brown, Evans.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Randle surname are: H1, J1c, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your 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 Randle 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.
"Randle" Surname 44.9%
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.
"Randle" Surname 26.7%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Randle" Surname 28.9%
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.
"Randle" Surname 20.8%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Randle?
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 Randle are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition