Explore the Family Name Raynor
The meaning of Raynor
English: of Norman origin, from the Old French personal name Rainer, Reiner, Renier (ancient Germanic Raginhari, from ragin ‘counsel’ + hari, heri ‘army’). The surname was later much confused with Reynold and Renard.
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How common is the last name Raynor in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Raynor surname has seen some fluctuations in its popularity over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 4366th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to 4563rd—a change of -4.51%. Despite this shift in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 7520 in 2000 to 7770 in 2010, indicating a growth of 3.32%. The proportion of people named Raynor per 100,000 population also experienced a minor decrease of -5.73%, moving from 2.79 in 2000 to 2.63 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #4,366 | #4,563 | -4.51% |
| Count | 7,520 | 7,770 | 3.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.79 | 2.63 | -5.73% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Raynor
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Raynor, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some notable changes as well. The largest group identifying with this name remains those of white ethnicity, though their percentage decreased from 79.36% in 2000 to 76.71% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Black saw a slight increase, rising from 17.90% to 19.02% over this decade. The most significant change, however, was among those who identify as Hispanic, which grew by 120.99%, albeit still remaining a smaller group at 1.79%. Both Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races also saw increases, rising by 50.00% and 32.20% respectively. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation remained relatively stable, increasing slightly from 0.43% to 0.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.36% | 76.71% | -3.34% |
| Black | 17.9% | 19.02% | 6.26% |
| Hispanic | 0.81% | 1.79% | 120.99% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 1.56% | 32.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.32% | 0.48% | 50% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.43% | 0.45% | 4.65% |
Raynor 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 Raynor is British & Irish, which comprises 53.9% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (21.5%) and Italian (5.7%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Nigerian, Ashkenazi Jewish, Scandinavian, and Ghanaian, Liberian & Sierra Leonean.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 53.9% |
| French & German | 21.5% |
| Italian | 5.7% |
| Other | 18.8% |
Possible origins of the surname Raynor
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 Raynor have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 84.90% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 84.90% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 84.90% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 84.30% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 84.30% |
What Raynor 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 Raynor is E-V13, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup E-V13 is descended from haplogroup E-M96. Other common haplogroups include R-Z326 and R-P312, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Hoke, Leake, Shelley, Stultz, Garner, Ryder, Groves, Ewald, Spencer, Geiger.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Raynor surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins E-M96
Your paternal lineage may be linked to early Balkan migrants
Haplogroup E1b1b1a1b1a migrated in large numbers from the Balkans into Europe about 4,500 years ago, triggered by the beginning of the Balkan Bronze Age. During this migration, members of haplogroup E1b1b1a1b1a mainly followed rivers connecting the southern Balkans to northern-central Europe. Technological leaps often cause lineages to grow dramatically in numbers and in geographic range. The development of Bronze technology may have given men in haplogroup E1b1b1a1b1a a competitive advantage over other men, causing haplogroup E1b1b1a1b1a to proliferate and become widespread.
Your 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 Raynor 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.
"Raynor" Surname 45.7%
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.
"Raynor" Surname 24.4%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Raynor" Surname 28.3%
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.
"Raynor" Surname 19.1%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Raynor?
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 Raynor are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition