Explore the Family Name Steed
The meaning of Steed
English: 1. from Middle English sted(e) ‘horse, stallion’ (Old English steda), perhaps used as a nickname for a strong or lusty man or for someone who worked with horses. Compare Steadman. 2. variant of Stead.
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How common is the last name Steed in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Steed is fairly common in the United States with a popularity that has slightly increased over time. In 2000, it was ranked 3462nd most popular, and by 2010, it had moved up to 3484th place, which represents a minor decline in rank of around 0.64 percent. However, the number of people carrying this surname has grown from 9,436 in 2000 to 10,250 in 2010, indicating an increase of 8.63 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly from 3.5 to 3.47 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #3,462 | #3,484 | -0.64% |
| Count | 9,436 | 10,250 | 8.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 3.5 | 3.47 | -0.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Steed
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Steed surname, we see diversification based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 77.58 percent of those with the Steed surname identified as White, but this percentage decreased slightly to 76.08 by 2010. The percentage identifying as Black also decreased from 18.75 to 17.46. However, there was substantial growth among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, increasing from 0.34 percent in 2000 to 2.10 percent in 2010. The numbers for those identifying as Hispanic or as being of two or more races also saw increases during this decade. Finally, a modest increase was noted among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.58% | 76.08% | -1.93% |
| Black | 18.75% | 17.46% | -6.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.34% | 2.1% | 517.65% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 2.08% | 25.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 1.68% | 40% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.48% | 0.6% | 25% |
Steed 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 Steed is British & Irish, which comprises 60.9% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (21.0%) and Scandinavian (3.9%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Nigerian, Spanish & Portuguese, Chinese, and Italian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 60.9% |
| French & German | 21.0% |
| Scandinavian | 3.9% |
| Other | 14.2% |
Possible origins of the surname Steed
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 Steed have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 90.30% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 90.30% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 90.30% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 90.30% |
| Lancashire, United Kingdom | 89.80% |
What Steed 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 Steed is R-CTS8277, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-CTS8277 is descended from haplogroup R-M420. Other common haplogroups include R-CTS241 and R-CTS4466, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Ridgway, Wildman, Teller, Bradbury, Thorp, Weston, Strain, Scales, Ridgeway, Benson.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Steed surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M420Your 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 Steed 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.
"Steed" Surname 41.2%
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.
"Steed" Surname 21.7%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Steed" Surname 17.9%
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.
"Steed" Surname 18.9%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Steed?
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 Steed are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition