Explore the Family Name Tolentino
The meaning of Tolentino
1. Italian and Jewish (from Italy): habitational name from the city of Tolentino in Macerata province. 2. Spanish: from the personal name Tolentino, of the same origin as 1 above, adopted because of its association with Saint Nicholas of Tolentino (c.1245–1305). This surname is most common in the Philippines and Mexico. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Luis, Manuel, Pedro, Lourdes, Rafael, Ramon, Ana, Arturo, Carlos, Dominador, Ernesto. Italian Antonio, Donato, Leonardo, Agnelo, Carmelo, Federico, Flavio, Heriberto, Lorenzo, Marcellino, Marcello, Olivero.
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How common is the last name Tolentino in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tolentino saw a significant rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Tolentino was ranked 4,271st most popular surname but jumped considerably to 3,180th place by 2010, marking a 25.54% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 7,679 in 2000 to 11,371 in 2010, an impressive surge of 48.08%. This shift indicates that for every 100,000 people in the United States, the proportion having the surname Tolentino increased by 35.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #4,271 | #3,180 | 25.54% |
| Count | 7,679 | 11,371 | 48.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.85 | 3.85 | 35.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tolentino
Looking at ethnicity data from the same Decennial U.S. Census, we can see some interesting shifts in the distribution of the Tolentino surname among different ethnicities. For instance, while Asian/Pacific Islanders still made up the largest share of those with the surname in 2010, their percentage dropped from 50.76% in 2000 to 44.26%, a decrease of 12.81%. On the other hand, the percentage of Hispanics with the Tolentino surname increased significantly from 37.96% in 2000 to 45.12% in 2010, showing an 18.86% growth. The proportion of Tolentinos identifying as white fell slightly by 10.20%, and those identifying as Black also saw a decrease. Meanwhile, the percentages of those claiming two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native heritage experienced minor changes.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 37.96% | 45.12% | 18.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 50.76% | 44.26% | -12.81% |
| White | 6.08% | 5.46% | -10.2% |
| Two or More Races | 4.34% | 4.49% | 3.46% |
| Black | 0.77% | 0.56% | -27.27% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.09% | 0.11% | 22.22% |
Tolentino 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 Tolentino is Filipino & Austronesian, which comprises 44.2% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are Spanish & Portuguese (16.5%) and Indigenous American (8.8%). Additional ancestries include British & Irish, French & German, Chinese, Eastern European, and Japanese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Filipino & Austronesian | 44.2% |
| Spanish & Portuguese | 16.5% |
| Indigenous American | 8.8% |
| Other | 30.5% |
Possible origins of the surname Tolentino
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 Tolentino have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in the Philippines, and China.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Ilocos Region, Philippines | 58.20% |
| Calabarzon, Philippines | 58.20% |
| Central Luzon, Philippines | 58.20% |
| Western Visayas, Philippines | 57.60% |
| Central Visayas, Philippines | 57.60% |
What Tolentino 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 Tolentino is O-F706, which is predominantly found among people with East Asian & Indigenous American ancestry. Haplogroup O-F706 is descended from haplogroup O-M1359. Other common haplogroups include Q-M3 and O-F140, which are predominantly found among people with East Asian & Indigenous American and East Asian & Indigenous American ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Pascual, Antonio, Aquino, Soriano, Bautista, De Leon, Cruz, De Guzman, Santos, Castro.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Tolentino surname are: A2, H, B4a1a. These most commonly trace back to individuals of East Asian & Indigenous American and European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins O-M1359
Your paternal lineage may be linked to many of the Massim groups of Papua New Guinea
Haplogroup O2a is prevalent among Massim ethnic groups, including the populations of Airara, Nomanby, the eastern tip of the mainland, the Trobriand Islands, Gawa, Woodlark, the Laughland Islands, and western Calvados. While Papua New Guinea has been inhabited for over 50,000 years, the Massim may have arrived in the last 2,000 years. Today, these populations remain connected through a traditional island trading system called the Kula Ring. Under this exchange system, residents ensure that goods that are only available on some islands, but that are vitally needed in other islands, are shared among the island populations. Only Massim men participate in the Kula exchange system, and it is common for men to be away from home for months at a time when trading with men from other islands.
Your 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 Tolentino 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.
"Tolentino" Surname 31.2%
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.
"Tolentino" Surname 20.8%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Tolentino" Surname 14.0%
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.
"Tolentino" Surname 11.1%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Tolentino?
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 Tolentino are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition