Explore the Family Name Roger
The meaning of Roger
Scottish, English, North German, French, Walloon, Catalan, and West Indian (mainly Haiti): from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements hrōd ‘renown’ + gār, gēr ‘spear, lance’, which was introduced into England by the Normans in the form Rog(i)er and was reinforced by the Old Norse cognate Hróthgeirr. History: Gabriel Roger from Sainte-Verge in Deux-Sèvres, France, married Marie (de) Lacour in Quebec City, QC, in 1669. — This surname is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors and also in the similar register of the Huguenot Society of South Carolina. Some characteristic forenames: French Philippe, Alcee, Armand, Laurent, Leonce, Marcel, Yves, Clovis, Fernand, Gilberte, Janvier, Jean Claude.
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How common is the last name Roger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Roger has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Roger was ranked 6696th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 8176th position. This is a significant change of -22.1%. Additionally, the count of individuals bearing the surname also decreased from 4654 in 2000 to 4054 in 2010, marking a decline of -12.89%. The proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 also fell by -20.81% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,696 | #8,176 | -22.1% |
| Count | 4,654 | 4,054 | -12.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.73 | 1.37 | -20.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roger
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Roger, there have been several changes between 2000 and 2010 as shown in the Decennial U.S. Census data. The Asian/Pacific Islander group recorded the highest increase of 102.99%, from 0.67% in 2000 to 1.36% in 2010. The Hispanic community also saw a significant rise in the usage of the surname, with an 84.72% increase. However, the proportion of Whites with this surname decreased by -7.57%, while the Black community saw a decrease of -13.39%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native group also experienced a decline of -30.30% in the use of the surname Roger.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.61% | 61.57% | -7.57% |
| Black | 21.59% | 18.7% | -13.39% |
| Hispanic | 8.64% | 15.96% | 84.72% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 1.73% | 15.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.67% | 1.36% | 102.99% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.99% | 0.69% | -30.3% |
Roger 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 Roger is French & German, which comprises 32.0% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (25.5%) and Spanish & Portuguese (20.6%). Additional ancestries include Ashkenazi Jewish, Eastern European, Indigenous American, Scandinavian, and Italian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 32.0% |
| British & Irish | 25.5% |
| Spanish & Portuguese | 20.6% |
| Other | 21.8% |
Possible origins of the surname Roger
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 Roger have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 43.70% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 43.70% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 43.70% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 42.50% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 42.50% |
What Roger 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 Roger is R-CTS241, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-CTS241 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include I-M170 and R-P311, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Davalos, Kittle, Gaskin, Tippett, Piercy, Langdon, Marty, Towers, Hector, Edward.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Roger surname are: H1, N, 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 Roger 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.
"Roger" Surname 42.9%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Cheek Dimples
Small indentations that appear on the cheeks when a person smiles.
"Roger" Surname 53.8%
23andMe Users 37.6%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Roger" Surname 16.1%
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.
"Roger" Surname 17.5%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Roger?
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 Roger are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition