Explore the Family Name Sizemore
The meaning of Sizemore
1. English: nickname from Old French sis ‘six’ + mars ‘marks’, i.e. the monetary sum of six marks (the equivalent of four medieval pounds sterling). Compare Dismore. This surname is now rare in Britain. 2. Possibly also an Americanized form of German Ziesemer.
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How common is the last name Sizemore in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sizemore experienced a marginal decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 1674th most popular name in the United States, but by 2010, this had dropped to the 1783rd place, marking a decline of 6.51%. However, the actual number of individuals with the surname Sizemore increased from 19,607 to 20,116, a slight growth of 2.6%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased from 7.27 to 6.82, indicating a fall of 6.19%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #1,674 | #1,783 | -6.51% |
| Count | 19,607 | 20,116 | 2.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 7.27 | 6.82 | -6.19% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sizemore
In regard to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes in the ethnicity distribution associated with the surname Sizemore. In 2000, most people with the Sizemore surname identified as White (94.53%), followed by Black (2.19%), and then those of two or more races (1.34%). By 2010, while the majority still identified as White (93.10%), there were increases in all other ethnic identities. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose by 58.51% from 0.94% to 1.49%, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw an increase of 50.00% from 0.24% to 0.36%, and the proportion of Sizemores identifying with two or more races grew by 41.79% to 1.90%. Minor growth was also noted among Blacks and American Indian and Alaskan Natives, with increments of 5.02% and 13.33% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.53% | 93.1% | -1.51% |
| Black | 2.19% | 2.3% | 5.02% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 1.9% | 41.79% |
| Hispanic | 0.94% | 1.49% | 58.51% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.75% | 0.85% | 13.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.24% | 0.36% | 50% |
Sizemore 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 Sizemore is British & Irish, which comprises 63.9% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (21.7%) and Eastern European (2.2%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Spanish & Portuguese, Italian, Indigenous American, and Nigerian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 63.9% |
| French & German | 21.7% |
| Eastern European | 2.2% |
| Other | 12.2% |
Possible origins of the surname Sizemore
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 Sizemore have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 94.00% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 94.00% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 93.70% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 93.70% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 93.50% |
What Sizemore 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 Sizemore is Q-L569, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup Q-L569 is descended from haplogroup Q-M242. Other common haplogroups include Q-L53 and I-L22, which are predominantly found among people with East Asian & Indigenous American and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Zwick, Morningstar, Donelson, Morlan, Donlon, Morgenstern, Donner, Morford, Morello, More.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Sizemore surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins Q-M242Your 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 Sizemore 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.
"Sizemore" Surname 45.3%
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.
"Sizemore" Surname 26.9%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Sizemore" Surname 24.6%
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.
"Sizemore" Surname 18.2%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Sizemore?
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 Sizemore are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition