Explore the Family Name Renaud
The meaning of Renaud
1. French: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements ragin ‘counsel’ + wald ‘rule’, an equivalent to English Reynold. Compare Arno, Erno, Rayno, Reneau, Reno, and Reynaud. 2. Altered form of French Arnaud. 3. English (of Norman origin): variant of Reynold. History: The North American Renaud families descend from settlers from various parts of France, including Normandy and Poitou; they were first recorded in Quebec City, QC, in 1668. — The surname Renaud (see 1 above) is listed in the register of Huguenot ancestors recognized by the Huguenot Society of America. It refers to the same Huguenot ancestor, Louis Re(y)naud, as the name Reynaud in the similar register of the (US) National Huguenot Society. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Pierre, Armand, Normand, Gilles, Adelard, Gisele, Cecile, Chantal, Emile, Gaston, Germaine.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Renaud in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Renaud slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked as the 5,440th most popular name in the United States. However, by 2010, the ranking had dropped to 5,688, indicating a 4.56% decrease in popularity. Despite this, the actual count of individuals with the Renaud surname increased from 5,883 to 6,094 during the same period, a rise of 3.59%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also experienced a slight dip of 5.05%, moving from 2.18 in 2000 to 2.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,440 | #5,688 | -4.56% |
| Count | 5,883 | 6,094 | 3.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.18 | 2.07 | -5.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Renaud
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes within the distribution of the Renaud surname among different ethnic groups from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with the surname marginally rose by 1.41%, while the proportion of those identifying as two or more races saw a decrease of 8.3%. Most bearers of the Renaud surname identified as white, although this group experienced a slight decline of 2.24%, reducing from 85.77% in 2000 to 83.85% in 2010. There were increases within the Hispanic and Black communities, which saw rises of 17.15% and 23.22% respectively. American Indian and Alaskan Natives who bear the surname, however, decreased by 26.83%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.77% | 83.85% | -2.24% |
| Black | 6.03% | 7.43% | 23.22% |
| Hispanic | 4.78% | 5.6% | 17.15% |
| Two or More Races | 2.29% | 2.1% | -8.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.71% | 0.72% | 1.41% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.41% | 0.3% | -26.83% |
Renaud 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 Renaud is British & Irish, which comprises 38.4% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (29.8%) and Spanish & Portuguese (7.4%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Eastern European, Ashkenazi Jewish, Scandinavian, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 38.4% |
| French & German | 29.8% |
| Spanish & Portuguese | 7.4% |
| Other | 24.5% |
Possible origins of the surname Renaud
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 Renaud have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 66.70% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 66.70% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 66.70% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 66.70% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 66.70% |
What Renaud 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 Renaud is R-L2, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-L2 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-P311 and R-L48, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Rhodes, Vidal, Ferrer, Wilkins, Keller, Miller, Skinner, Perry, Wagner, Snyder.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Renaud surname are: M, H1, 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 Renaud 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.
"Renaud" Surname 47.5%
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.
"Renaud" Surname 31.9%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Renaud" Surname 18.1%
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.
"Renaud" Surname 22.2%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Renaud?
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 Renaud are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition