Explore the Family Name Rodrigue
The meaning of Rodrigue
1. French: from the personal name Rodrigue, a French form of Spanish Rodrigo, a Christian saint’s name. The surname is, however, in many cases a Frenchified form of the Spanish one or of its German cognate Roderig. The surname Rodrigue is also found in Belgium (Wallonia). It is also found in Haiti, where it is rare, and in the Dominican Republic. 2. Altered form, under the French influence in LA and QC (Canada), of Portuguese Rodrigues and possibly also Spanish Rodríguez (see Rodriguez). Compare Lodrigue, Rodrick and Rodrique. 3. Jewish (Sephardic): shortened form of Spanish Rodríguez (see Rodriguez). Some characteristic forenames: French Normand, Armand, Marcel, Emile, Fernand, Jacques, Yvon, Andre, Andree, Benoit, Elzear, Gaetan.
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How common is the last name Rodrigue in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rodrigue has seen a slight change over the years. In 2000, Rodrigue ranked 6748 in popularity, with 4604 individuals carrying the surname. A decade later, the ranking slightly dropped to 7031, representing a decrease of 4.19%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 3.37% to 4759. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 5.85%, from 1.71 to 1.61.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,748 | #7,031 | -4.19% |
| Count | 4,604 | 4,759 | 3.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.71 | 1.61 | -5.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rodrigue
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rodrigue, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander doubled from 0.20% to 0.42%, while the Black community saw a significant increase of 27.12%, moving from 4.13% to 5.25%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic rose by 3.36%, from 10.73% to 11.09%. There was a slight increase among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, from 1.76% to 1.83%. The group identifying as two or more races decreased by 15.57% and the white population experienced a small decline of 1.95%, dropping from 81.97% to 80.37%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.97% | 80.37% | -1.95% |
| Hispanic | 10.73% | 11.09% | 3.36% |
| Black | 4.13% | 5.25% | 27.12% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.76% | 1.83% | 3.98% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 1.03% | -15.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.42% | 110% |
Rodrigue 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 Rodrigue is French & German, which comprises 38.6% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (32.1%) and Spanish & Portuguese (11.6%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Eastern European, Scandinavian, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 38.6% |
| British & Irish | 32.1% |
| Spanish & Portuguese | 11.6% |
| Other | 17.8% |
Possible origins of the surname Rodrigue
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 Rodrigue have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 62.80% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 62.80% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 62.80% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 62.80% |
| Lancashire, United Kingdom | 61.90% |
What Rodrigue 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 Rodrigue is E-L29, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup E-L29 is descended from haplogroup E-M96. Other common haplogroups include R-P311 and IJK-L15, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Haight, Covert, Bagwell, Badillo, Pagan, Haro, Hoyt, Chartier, Hance, Aviles.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Rodrigue surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins E-M96Your 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 Rodrigue 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.
"Rodrigue" Surname 52.5%
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.
"Rodrigue" Surname 22.2%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Rodrigue" Surname 27.5%
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.
"Rodrigue" Surname 17.0%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Rodrigue?
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 Rodrigue are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition