Explore the Family Name Spiegel
The meaning of Spiegel
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of mirrors, from Middle High German spiegel, German Spiegel ‘mirror’ (via Old High German from Latin speculum, a derivative of specere ‘to look’). Compare Speagle, Speegle, and Spegal. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Chaim, Naftali, Chana, Shmuel, Aron, Baruch, Binyomin, Boruch, Elchonon, Gershon.
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How common is the last name Spiegel in the United States?
Popularity: According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Spiegel has seen a slight shift over the years. In 2000, it ranked as the 5123rd most popular surname, with approximately 6285 people sharing the name across the United States. By 2010, although the number of individuals with the Spiegel surname increased marginally to 6338, its rank among popular surnames fell to 5488. This denotes a decrease of 7.12% in its ranking and an increase of 0.84% in count. The proportion of individuals named Spiegel per 100k people also declined by about 7.73% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,123 | #5,488 | -7.12% |
| Count | 6,285 | 6,338 | 0.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.33 | 2.15 | -7.73% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spiegel
Ethnicity: The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the distribution of the Spiegel surname among various ethnic identities underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010. White individuals constituted the majority of those with the Spiegel surname, although their share decreased slightly from 96.69% in 2000 to 95.36% in 2010. The Hispanic population with this surname saw the most significant growth, increasing by 71.30% during this period. Those identifying as two or more races also increased by 50.93%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander Spiegels dropped by around 16.98%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw an increase of 35.71%. The proportion of Black individuals with the Spiegel surname remained constant at 0.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.69% | 95.36% | -1.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.15% | 1.97% | 71.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 1.63% | 50.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.53% | 0.44% | -16.98% |
| Black | 0.41% | 0.41% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.14% | 0.19% | 35.71% |
Spiegel 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 Spiegel is Ashkenazi Jewish, which comprises 35.0% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (22.1%) and French & German (21.9%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Italian, Scandinavian, Spanish & Portuguese, and Finnish.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Ashkenazi Jewish | 35.0% |
| British & Irish | 22.1% |
| French & German | 21.9% |
| Other | 21.0% |
Possible origins of the surname Spiegel
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 Spiegel have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 53.10% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 52.60% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 52.10% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 52.10% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 50.50% |
What Spiegel 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 Spiegel is R-P311, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-P311 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include J-CTS5368 and R-L1029, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Berkowitz, Schwartz, Hirsch, Adler, Rosenfeld, Feldman, Stern, Strauss, Goldstein, Berman.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Spiegel surname are: K1a1b1a, H1, 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 Spiegel 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.
"Spiegel" Surname 53.4%
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.
"Spiegel" Surname 25.0%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Spiegel" 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.
"Spiegel" Surname 16.5%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Spiegel?
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 Spiegel are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition