Explore the Family Name Singletary
The meaning of Singletary
English (Norfolk and Cambridgeshire): possibly a nickname from Middle English swingel-tre ‘swingletree’, i.e. either a board on which flax or hemp is swingled, or the crossbar of a harrow, to which the traces are attached. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Singletary in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Singletary saw a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 2,559 and by 2010 it fell slightly to 2,622, marking a decrease of 2.46%. However, the actual number of people with the Singletary surname increased from 12,979 in 2000 to 13,749 in 2010, indicating a growth of 5.93%. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a minor decline, dropping from 4.81 in 2000 to 4.66 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #2,559 | #2,622 | -2.46% |
| Count | 12,979 | 13,749 | 5.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 4.81 | 4.66 | -3.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Singletary
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census illustrates some changes in the ethnic identity associated with the Singletary surname. In 2000, individuals identifying as Black made up the largest percentage at 50.20%, and this group grew slightly to 51.63% by 2010. White individuals accounted for the second-largest segment, though their percentage decreased from 46.21% in 2000 to 43.46% in 2010. Notably, there were significant increases among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, albeit these groups still represent smaller proportions. Individuals identifying with two or more races also increased from 1.69% in 2000 to 2.09% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 50.2% | 51.63% | 2.85% |
| White | 46.21% | 43.46% | -5.95% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 2.09% | 23.67% |
| Hispanic | 1.32% | 2.09% | 58.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.32% | 0.41% | 28.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.25% | 0.33% | 32% |
Singletary 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 Singletary is British & Irish, which comprises 52.3% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (14.6%) and Nigerian (7.9%). Additional ancestries include Ghanaian, Liberian & Sierra Leonean, Angolan & Congolese, Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European, and Italian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 52.3% |
| French & German | 14.6% |
| Nigerian | 7.9% |
| Other | 25.3% |
Possible origins of the surname Singletary
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 Singletary have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 72.50% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 72.50% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 72.50% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 72.50% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 72.50% |
What Singletary 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 Singletary is I-Y7273, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup I-Y7273 is descended from haplogroup I-M170. Other common haplogroups include E-P252 and R-P311, which are predominantly found among people with Sub-Saharan African and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Askew, Draper, Pinder, Norris, Raney, Horton, Sawyers, Boden, Bowden, Jackson.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Singletary surname are: H1, H, L2a1. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European and Sub-Saharan African ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins I-M170Your 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 Singletary 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.
"Singletary" 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.
"Singletary" Surname 19.3%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Singletary" Surname 17.8%
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.
"Singletary" Surname 17.1%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Singletary?
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 Singletary are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition