Explore the Family Name Stapleton
The meaning of Stapleton
English and Irish: habitational name from any of various places called Stapleton (in Devon, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Leicestershire, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire, Cumberland), all named in Old English with stapol ‘post, pillar’ + tūn ‘farmstead, estate’. The name is common in Ireland, where it has been established since medieval times in the counties of Tipperary and Kilkenny.
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How common is the last name Stapleton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Stapleton has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Stapleton was ranked as the 1880th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped down to 1973rd place, representing a decrease of approximately 4.95%. However, despite this slip in ranking, the actual number of people carrying the Stapleton surname increased from 17,529 in 2000 to 18,332 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of about 4.58%. The proportion of individuals with the Stapleton surname per 100,000 people also slightly decreased during this period, from 6.5 to 6.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #1,880 | #1,973 | -4.95% |
| Count | 17,529 | 18,332 | 4.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 6.5 | 6.21 | -4.46% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stapleton
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the name Stapleton, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there are some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of Stapletons identified as White (84.93% in 2010, down from 87.44% in 2000), there is an increasing diversity within the surname. The percentage of Stapletons identifying as Hispanic saw the largest increase, jumping from 1.61% in 2000 to 2.67% in 2010, a change of 65.84%. Similarly, those identifying with two or more races also increased, from 1.31% in 2000 to 1.88% in 2010. There were also modest increases among those identifying as Black (from 8.81% to 9.56%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (from 0.41% to 0.56%). Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained relatively stable, decreasing slightly from 0.42% in 2000 to 0.40% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.44% | 84.93% | -2.87% |
| Black | 8.81% | 9.56% | 8.51% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 2.67% | 65.84% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 1.88% | 43.51% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.41% | 0.56% | 36.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.42% | 0.4% | -4.76% |
Stapleton 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 Stapleton is British & Irish, which comprises 58.4% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (21.1%) and Scandinavian (3.7%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, Nigerian, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 58.4% |
| French & German | 21.1% |
| Scandinavian | 3.7% |
| Other | 16.9% |
Possible origins of the surname Stapleton
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 Stapleton have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 88.90% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 88.90% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 88.70% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 88.70% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 88.40% |
What Stapleton 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 Stapleton 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-Y57 and R-L21, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Hughes, Mcdonald, Morgan, Cameron, Mccarty, Shaw, Phillips, Davies, Jones, Pritchard.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Stapleton 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 Stapleton 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.
"Stapleton" Surname 51.6%
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.
"Stapleton" Surname 35.5%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Stapleton" Surname 23.3%
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.
"Stapleton" Surname 20.5%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Stapleton?
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 Stapleton are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition