Explore the Family Name Talbot
The meaning of Talbot
1. English and Irish (of Norman origin); French: from the Anglo-Norman French personal name Talebot, a pet form of Old French Talebert, Talbert (see Talbert 1). Compare Talbert 2. 2. French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Talbald, composed of the elements dal ‘bright, proud’ or tal ‘valley’ + bald ‘bold’. History: Talbot is the name of an ancient Irish family of Norman origin, who have held the earldoms of Shrewsbury and Waterford since the 15th century. In 1185 Henry II granted Richard Talbot the lands of Malahide, near Dublin, a baronial estate that they held until 1975, when they gifted it to the Irish state. They trace their descent from an earlier Richard de Talbott, mentioned in Domesday Book. His son, Hugh de Talbot or Talebot’h, became governor of Plessis Castle, Normandy, France, in 1118. — Jean-Jacques Talbot dit Gervais from Rouen in Seine-Maritime, France, married first Charlotte Sommereux in QC in 1698, and second Catherine Lamarre in Montmagny, QC, in 1710. Some characteristic forenames: French Emile, Marcel, Anatole, Armand, Aubert, Camille, Gilles, Normand, Adrien, Alcide, Andre, Auguste.
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How common is the last name Talbot in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Talbot has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, it stood as the 2221st most popular surname, however, by 2010 it had slipped to the 2342nd position, marking a decrease of 5.45%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual number of individuals carrying the Talbot surname increased from 15,027 in 2000 to 15,562 in 2010, showing a growth of 3.56%. The proportion per 100k people also saw a decline from 5.57 to 5.28, a decrease of 5.21%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #2,221 | #2,342 | -5.45% |
| Count | 15,027 | 15,562 | 3.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 5.57 | 5.28 | -5.21% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Talbot
When analyzing the ethnic identities associated with the Talbot surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census, we see some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority identify as White, though the percentage decreased slightly from 93.13% to 91.31%. The Hispanic ethnicity experienced significant growth, expanding from 1.55% to 2.69%. Similarly, Asian/Pacific Islander representation also increased, rising from 0.53% to 0.81%. People identifying as Two or more races grew from 1.08% to 1.52%, and those identifying as Black showed a minor increase from 3.21% to 3.23%. However, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category witnessed a decrease from 0.50% to 0.44%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.13% | 91.31% | -1.95% |
| Black | 3.21% | 3.23% | 0.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 2.69% | 73.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 1.52% | 40.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.53% | 0.81% | 52.83% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.5% | 0.44% | -12% |
Talbot 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 Talbot is British & Irish, which comprises 52.7% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (22.7%) and Eastern European (5.4%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Spanish & Portuguese, Italian, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Nigerian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 52.7% |
| French & German | 22.7% |
| Eastern European | 5.4% |
| Other | 19.2% |
Possible origins of the surname Talbot
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 Talbot have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 85.00% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 84.80% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 84.80% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 84.60% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 84.40% |
What Talbot 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 Talbot 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-M167 and R-L1, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Cox, Richards, Miles, Price, Newman, Harvey, Baker, Hodge, Harrison, Hall.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Talbot 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 Talbot 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.
"Talbot" Surname 50.4%
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.
"Talbot" Surname 31.2%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Talbot" Surname 18.4%
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.
"Talbot" Surname 18.3%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Talbot?
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 Talbot are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition