Explore the Family Name Tremblay
The meaning of Tremblay
French: topographic name for someone who lived near a group of aspen trees, from a collective form of Old French tremble ‘aspen’ (see Tremble), or a habitational name from (Le) Tremblay, the name of several places in the northern part of France. Compare Tremble 3, Trembley, Trembly, Trimble 2, Tromblee, Trombley, Trombly, Trumble 4, and Trumbly. History: Pierre Tremblay from Randonnai in Orne, France, married Ozanne Achon in Quebec City, QC, in 1657. His descendants also bear a number of altered forms of the surname, including those mentioned above. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Marcel, Normand, Fernand, Jacques, Pierre, Gilles, Andre, Herve, Lucien, Michel, Cecile.
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How common is the last name Tremblay in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tremblay has seen a slight decrease in popularity ranking from 4210 in 2000 to 4438 in 2010, marking a change of -5.42%. Despite this dip in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing the Tremblay name increased by 2.49%, from 7802 in 2000 to 7996 in 2010. However, the proportion of those with this surname per 100k people saw a decline of -6.23%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #4,210 | #4,438 | -5.42% |
| Count | 7,802 | 7,996 | 2.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.89 | 2.71 | -6.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tremblay
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Tremblay surname showed some notable changes between 2000 and 2010. Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and having two or more races increased by 45% and 48.25%, respectively. The Hispanic representation also saw an increase of 63.83%. However, the majority of Tremblays identified as White, though this group saw a small decrease from 96.28% in 2000 down to 94.51% in 2010. The smallest groups were Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native, but both saw increases in their numbers, with a striking 100% increase in those identifying as Black and a 1.59% increase for the American Indian and Alaskan Native category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.28% | 94.51% | -1.84% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 2.31% | 63.83% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 1.69% | 48.25% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.63% | 0.64% | 1.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.58% | 45% |
| Black | 0.14% | 0.28% | 100% |
Tremblay 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 Tremblay is British & Irish, which comprises 39.2% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (35.6%) and Spanish & Portuguese (6.6%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Eastern European, Scandinavian, Indigenous American, and Ashkenazi Jewish.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 39.2% |
| French & German | 35.6% |
| Spanish & Portuguese | 6.6% |
| Other | 18.6% |
Possible origins of the surname Tremblay
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 Tremblay have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 72.40% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 71.60% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 71.60% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 71.60% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 70.70% |
What Tremblay 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 Tremblay is R-M167, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-M167 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-P312 and I-M170, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Charbonneau, Plourde, Lachance, Bordelon, Trudeau, Poulin, Dibble, Lamoureux, Gilliland, Trombley.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Tremblay surname are: H1, W, 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 Tremblay 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.
"Tremblay" Surname 40.7%
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.
"Tremblay" Surname 31.8%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Tremblay" Surname 20.8%
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.
"Tremblay" Surname 21.7%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Tremblay?
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 Tremblay are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition