Explore the Family Name Shumate
The meaning of Shumate
Americanized form of French de la Chaumette: topographic name for someone who lived on a chaumette, a high, arid plateau with very little vegetation, derived from a diminutive of chaume ‘bare land’ (from a specialized sense of Latin calmus ‘calm, unruffled’); or a habitational name from La Chaumette, the name of several places in the central part of France. The surname Shumate is also found among African Americans. See also Delashmutt, compare Shoemake 1 and Shoemate. History: Jean de la Chaumette from Rochechouart in Haute-Vienne, France, became a wealthy colonist in Martinique and subsequently (1722) a tobacco planter in VA. In North America, his surname was changed to Shumate (and variants). He was the brother of Pierre de la Chaumette (see Delashmutt). Jean de la Chaumette is listed in the register of Huguenot ancestors recognized by the Huguenot Society of America, while his brother Pierre is listed in the similar register of the (US) National Huguenot Society.
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How common is the last name Shumate in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Shumate has experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Shumate was ranked 3,981st in popularity with a count of 8,196, representing a proportion of 3.04 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 4,276, despite a minor increase in the count to 8,311; this resulted in a smaller proportion of 2.82 per 100,000, marking a 7.24 percent decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #3,981 | #4,276 | -7.41% |
| Count | 8,196 | 8,311 | 1.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 3.04 | 2.82 | -7.24% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shumate
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Shumate showed variations over the same decade as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of Shumates identified as White, with 88.02 percent in 2000 and slightly less at 86.82 percent in 2010. Those identifying as Black remained fairly stable, with a minimal increase from 8.80 percent to 8.84 percent. There was significant growth in those identifying with Two or more races (from 1.06 percent to 1.55 percent) and Hispanic (from 1.10 percent to 1.74 percent). The Asian/Pacific Islander group also saw a rise from 0.45 percent to 0.58 percent. However, the percentage of Shumates identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native fell from 0.57 percent to 0.46 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.02% | 86.82% | -1.36% |
| Black | 8.8% | 8.84% | 0.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 1.74% | 58.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 1.55% | 46.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.45% | 0.58% | 28.89% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.57% | 0.46% | -19.3% |
Shumate 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 Shumate is British & Irish, which comprises 60.4% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (22.3%) and Eastern European (2.7%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Nigerian, Spanish & Portuguese, Korean, and Ashkenazi Jewish.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 60.4% |
| French & German | 22.3% |
| Eastern European | 2.7% |
| Other | 14.7% |
Possible origins of the surname Shumate
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 Shumate have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 89.30% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 89.30% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 89.30% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 89.30% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 89.30% |
What Shumate 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 Shumate is E-M183, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup E-M183 is descended from haplogroup E-M96. Other common haplogroups include R-P312 and R-L21, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Arango, Durden, Boisvert, Penner, Neighbors, Clegg, Alaniz, Line, Maes, Lines.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Shumate surname are: H1, J1c, 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 Shumate 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.
"Shumate" Surname 43.6%
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.
"Shumate" Surname 28.8%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Shumate" Surname 19.1%
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.
"Shumate" Surname 16.9%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Shumate?
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 Shumate are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition