Explore the Family Name Tudor
The meaning of Tudor
1. Welsh: from the personal name Tudur, a derivative of British Celtic Toutorīx, literally ‘people’ + ‘king’. It has sometimes been taken as a Welsh equivalent of Latin Theodorus, from Greek Theodōros ‘gift of God’ (see Theodore), for which the usual Welsh form is Tewdwr. 2. Romanian and Croatian: from the personal name Tudor, a variant of Teodor (see Theodore). History: The Tudor royal family, English sovereigns from the accession of Henry VII in 1485 to the death of Elizabeth I in 1603, were of Welsh origin, being descended from Owain ap Maredudd ap Tudur, who held lands at Penmynydd in Anglesey.
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How common is the last name Tudor in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Tudor saw a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 5537 in terms of popularity, but dropped to 5869 by 2010, showing a change of -6.0%. Although the rank decreased, the count of individuals with the Tudor surname increased by 1.87% over the same period, from 5769 to 5877. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 7.01%, with the proportion falling from 2.14 to 1.99.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,537 | #5,869 | -6% |
| Count | 5,769 | 5,877 | 1.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.14 | 1.99 | -7.01% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tudor
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts in the distribution of the Tudor surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Tudors identifying as White decreased slightly by 1.66%, from 91.58% to 90.06%. In contrast, all other ethnic identities saw increases. Those identifying as Hispanic saw the largest increase, with a rise of 35.05%, followed by those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with increases of 32.00% and 30.51% respectively. Individuals identifying as Black or Two or more races also saw increases, at 6.95% and 14.55% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.58% | 90.06% | -1.66% |
| Black | 3.74% | 4% | 6.95% |
| Hispanic | 1.94% | 2.62% | 35.05% |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 1.89% | 14.55% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.59% | 0.77% | 30.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.66% | 32% |
Tudor 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 Tudor is British & Irish, which comprises 49.0% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (18.2%) and Greek & Balkan (10.8%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Scandinavian, Ashkenazi Jewish, Italian, and Spanish & Portuguese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 49.0% |
| French & German | 18.2% |
| Greek & Balkan | 10.8% |
| Other | 22.0% |
Possible origins of the surname Tudor
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 Tudor have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Lancashire, United Kingdom | 77.90% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 77.90% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 77.90% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 77.90% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 77.90% |
What Tudor 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 Tudor 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-L21 and R-Z282, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Libby, Towle, Chadwick, Olin, Thacker, Mayfield, Griswold, Abernathy, Milburn, Fairchild.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Tudor surname are: H1, J1c, 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 Tudor 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.
"Tudor" Surname 47.4%
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.
"Tudor" Surname 44.4%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Tudor" Surname 26.9%
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.
"Tudor" Surname 23.0%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Tudor?
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 Tudor are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition