Explore the Family Name Slade
The meaning of Slade
English (Somerset): from Middle English slade ‘valley, low-lying marshy ground’ (Old English slæd). The surname may be topographic, for someone who lived in or by a valley or marsh, or habitational, for someone from any of several minor places so named: the placename Slade is especially common in Devon, where eighteen examples are known.
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How common is the last name Slade in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Slade saw a slight shift over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 2783 in terms of popularity and had a count of 11,893. By 2010, however, the rank had slightly decreased to 2861, despite an increase in count to 12,599. This indicates that while more people bore the surname, its overall rank among other surnames dropped slightly. The proportion of individuals with the surname per 100k also decreased by 3.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #2,783 | #2,861 | -2.8% |
| Count | 11,893 | 12,599 | 5.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 4.41 | 4.27 | -3.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Slade
In terms of ethnic identity, significant changes were noted between 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals with the Slade surname who identified as White decreased slightly from 65.44% to 64.27%, and those identifying as Black also fell slightly from 30.16% to 29.53%. There was a notable increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.59% to 2.55%. Another increase was seen in those claiming two or more races, which rose from 1.70% to 2.58%. Interestingly, there was a decrease in the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, dropping from 0.87% to 0.80%. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained largely consistent, with a minor increase from 0.24% to 0.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.44% | 64.27% | -1.79% |
| Black | 30.16% | 29.53% | -2.09% |
| Two or More Races | 1.7% | 2.58% | 51.76% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 2.55% | 60.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.87% | 0.8% | -8.05% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.24% | 0.26% | 8.33% |
Slade 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 Slade is British & Irish, which comprises 52.2% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (17.7%) and Ashkenazi Jewish (6.9%). Additional ancestries include Nigerian, Ghanaian, Liberian & Sierra Leonean, Scandinavian, Eastern European, and Italian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 52.2% |
| French & German | 17.7% |
| Ashkenazi Jewish | 6.9% |
| Other | 23.2% |
Possible origins of the surname Slade
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 Slade have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 80.30% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 80.30% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 80.30% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 79.90% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 79.90% |
What Slade 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 Slade is R-CTS241, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-CTS241 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-L20 and R-L2, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Greene, Green, Beyer, Taylor, Robinson, Woods, Thompson, White, Edwards, Fletcher.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Slade surname are: H1, T2b, 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 Slade 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.
"Slade" Surname 43.0%
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.
"Slade" Surname 31.5%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Slade" Surname 24.1%
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.
"Slade" Surname 20.8%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Slade?
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 Slade are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition