Explore the Family Name Rodrigues
The meaning of Rodrigues
1. Portuguese and Galician: patronymic from the personal name Rodrigo. This surname is also found in the cities of the west coast of India, having been taken there by Portuguese colonists. Compare Rodrigue 2. 2. Spanish: variant or altered form of Rodríguez (see Rodriguez). 3. Jewish (Sephardic): adoption of the Iberian surname (see above) at the moment of conversion to Roman Catholicism. After the return to Judaism (generations later), some descendants retained the name their families used as Catholics. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Jose, Carlos, Luis, Mario, Fernando, Alberto, Juan, Julio, Armando, Eduardo, Francisco. Portuguese Joao, Agostinho, Paulo, Joaquim, Guilherme, Ilidio, Serafim, Vasco, Albano, Albeiro, Amadeu, Anabela.
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How common is the last name Rodrigues in the United States?
The surname Rodrigues has increased in popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Rodrigues ranked at 1204 in terms of popularity and increased its ranking to 1122 by 2010; this is a 6.81% change in rank. The count of individuals with the Rodrigues surname also rose from 26,652 in 2000 to 31,280 in 2010, reflecting a 17.36% increase. This surge in popularity led to an increase in the proportion of Rodrigues per 100k people from 9.88 in 2000 to 10.6 in 2010, which is a 7.29% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #1,204 | #1,122 | 6.81% |
| Count | 26,652 | 31,280 | 17.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 9.88 | 10.6 | 7.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rodrigues
In regard to ethnic identity, the Rodrigues surname has seen some significant shifts between 2000 and 2010 based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of Rodrigues identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 13.58%, while those identifying as White increased by 7.05%. Conversely, there was a substantial decrease of 58.37% in individuals identifying as two or more races. The number of Rodrigues identifying as Hispanic also decreased slightly by 4.53%. However, there was a considerable increase of 142.65% in Rodrigues identifying as Black, and a 36% rise in American Indian and Alaskan Native identifiers.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 42.83% | 45.85% | 7.05% |
| Hispanic | 43.22% | 41.26% | -4.53% |
| Black | 2.04% | 4.95% | 142.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.83% | 4.35% | 13.58% |
| Two or More Races | 7.83% | 3.26% | -58.37% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.25% | 0.34% | 36% |
Rodrigues 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 Rodrigues is Spanish & Portuguese, which comprises 53.1% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (12.8%) and French & German (5.3%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Indigenous American, Southern Indian & Sri Lankan, Southern Indian Subgroup, and Eastern European.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Spanish & Portuguese | 53.1% |
| British & Irish | 12.8% |
| French & German | 5.3% |
| Other | 28.7% |
Possible origins of the surname Rodrigues
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 Rodrigues have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in Portugal, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Azores, Portugal | 63.70% |
| Madeira, Portugal | 63.50% |
| Aveiro District, Portugal | 61.60% |
| Lisbon, Portugal | 60.80% |
| Porto District, Portugal | 57.80% |
What Rodrigues 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 Rodrigues 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-Z225 and R-CTS241, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Pereira, Gomes, Ferreira, Costa, Oliveira, Fernandes, Fernandez, Souza, Silva, Vega.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Rodrigues surname are: A2, 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 Rodrigues 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.
"Rodrigues" Surname 37.7%
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.
"Rodrigues" Surname 39.8%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Rodrigues" Surname 24.8%
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.
"Rodrigues" Surname 17.6%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Rodrigues?
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 Rodrigues are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition