Explore the Family Name Searle
The meaning of Searle
English: from the Middle English personal name Serle, Serlo, Serily (ancient Germanic Sarilo, Serilo, possibly derived from a root sarw- ‘device, craft, skill, armor’ + suffix -il-), cognate with Old Norse Sǫrli. The name was frequent in Normandy and became common in England after the Conquest.
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How common is the last name Searle in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Searle had a slight drop in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 7059 and by 2010 the rank had dropped slightly to 7145, a decrease of 1.22%. However, the number of people bearing this surname increased from 4,369 to 4,680 during this period, reflecting an increase of 7.12%. The proportion of individuals with the surname Searle per 100,000 people also decreased marginally from 1.62 to 1.59.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,059 | #7,145 | -1.22% |
| Count | 4,369 | 4,680 | 7.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.62 | 1.59 | -1.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Searle
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes within the Searle surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, although their percentage fell slightly from 95.97% to 94.23%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase of 46.51%, from 1.72% to 2.52%. There was also significant growth in the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, with increases of 88.89% and 56.67% respectively. The Asian/Pacific Islander category remained relatively stable with a minor decrease of 3.03%, while those identifying with two or more ethnicities rose from 1.08% to 1.62%, a notable increase of 50%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.97% | 94.23% | -1.81% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 2.52% | 46.51% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 1.62% | 50% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.66% | 0.64% | -3.03% |
| Black | 0.27% | 0.51% | 88.89% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.3% | 0.47% | 56.67% |
Searle 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 Searle is British & Irish, which comprises 63.6% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (19.2%) and Scandinavian (6.5%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Italian, Ashkenazi Jewish, Spanish & Portuguese, and Greek & Balkan.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 63.6% |
| French & German | 19.2% |
| Scandinavian | 6.5% |
| Other | 10.7% |
Possible origins of the surname Searle
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 Searle have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 93.30% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 93.30% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 93.30% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 93.30% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 92.80% |
What Searle 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 Searle is R-FGC11788, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-FGC11788 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include I-L801 and R-CTS241, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: O'Hara, Henning, Rodgers, Phillips, Lacey, Thompson, Moore, Allen, Thomson, Kingston.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Searle surname are: H1, J1c, 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 Searle 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.
"Searle" Surname 36.0%
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.
"Searle" Surname 30.6%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Searle" Surname 21.3%
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.
"Searle" Surname 11.5%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Searle?
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 Searle are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition