Explore the Family Name Samaniego
The meaning of Samaniego
Basque: habitational name from Samaniego in Araba/Álava province, Basque Country (Spain). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Manuel, Jesus, Ramon, Carlos, Pedro, Armando, Luis, Miguel, Francisco, Javier, Jorge.
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How common is the last name Samaniego in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Samaniego has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 5101st most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the rank of 4295, indicating a considerable increase in prevalence of around 15.8%. The total count of individuals with this surname also witnessed a substantial growth of 31.15% during this time period, from 6314 people in 2000 to 8281 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also grew by 20.09%, from 2.34 in 2000 to 2.81 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,101 | #4,295 | 15.8% |
| Count | 6,314 | 8,281 | 31.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.34 | 2.81 | 20.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Samaniego
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Samaniego, the Decennial U.S. Census data demonstrates that the majority identifies as Hispanic, with only slight differences in percentage from 2000 (86.41%) to 2010 (86.63%). This is followed distantly by those identifying as White, which experienced a decrease from 7.10% in 2000 to 6.57% in 2010. The representation of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities saw increases of 6.49% and 20.00%, respectively. While there was a small decrease in the representation of those identifying with two or more ethnicities, dropping from 0.71% in 2000 to 0.62% in 2010. The Black community saw a minor rise from 0.29% to 0.30% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86.41% | 86.63% | 0.25% |
| White | 7.1% | 6.57% | -7.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.24% | 5.58% | 6.49% |
| Two or More Races | 0.71% | 0.62% | -12.68% |
| Black | 0.29% | 0.3% | 3.45% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.25% | 0.3% | 20% |
Samaniego 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 Samaniego is Spanish & Portuguese, which comprises 39.5% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are Indigenous American (28.9%) and British & Irish (10.8%). Additional ancestries include Filipino & Austronesian, French & German, Ashkenazi Jewish, Scandinavian, and Senegambian & Guinean.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Spanish & Portuguese | 39.5% |
| Indigenous American | 28.9% |
| British & Irish | 10.8% |
| Other | 20.8% |
Possible origins of the surname Samaniego
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 Samaniego have recent ancestry locations all within Mexico.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Aguascalientes, Mexico | 63.60% |
| Mexico City, Mexico | 63.60% |
| Baja California, Mexico | 63.60% |
| Zacatecas, Mexico | 63.60% |
| Veracruz, Mexico | 63.60% |
What Samaniego 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 Samaniego 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-P312 and Q-M3, which are predominantly found among people with European and East Asian & Indigenous American ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Ibanez, Velarde, Heredia, Noriega, Leiva, Gamboa, Garay, Bustamante, Jurado, Diaz.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Samaniego surname are: B2, H, A2. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to the Ancestral Puebloans
Haplogroup B appears to have been a fixture in the Southwest at least since the introduction of agriculture to the region from Mesoamerica 2,500 to 3,500 years ago. In some areas the haplogroup is found in 100% of the Native American population and sometimes multiple populations share the exact same branch of B, as is the case for the Navajo, Zuni, Jemez and Seri groups.Haplogroup B reaches levels of 75-90% among the Pueblo groups of New Mexico and Arizona, which are thought to descend from the cliff-dwelling Ancestral Puebloans who occupied the Southwest from the 8th century AD until their sudden disappearance in the early 12th century. The Ancestral Puebloans didn't literally disappear; modern Pueblo people and most scholars believe warfare or environmental catastrophe forced them to abandon their elaborate cliff dwellings for settlements in the Rio Grande valley. Recent studies of DNA extracted from 2,000-year-old remains have supported that view by establishing the presence of haplogroup B among the Ancestral Puebloans.
What do people with the surname Samaniego 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.
"Samaniego" Surname 35.4%
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.
"Samaniego" Surname 45.2%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Samaniego" Surname 18.8%
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.
"Samaniego" Surname 20.5%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Samaniego?
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 Samaniego are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition