Explore the Family Name Turek
The meaning of Turek
1. Czech, Slovak, Polish, and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from Turek ‘Turk’, either an ethnic name for a Turk or a nickname for someone thought to resemble a Turk in some way. 2. Polish and Jewish (from Poland): habitational name from any of several places called Turek, in particular a town in Greater Poland Voivodeship. 3. Croatian and Slovenian: nickname for a refugee from the Turks (i.e. the Ottoman Empire) in the 15th and 16th centuries, from the ethnic name Turek ‘Turk’ (see Turk). 4. Slovenian: possibly also a nickname from any of various plants named turek, e.g. a kind of flax or a mushroom of the genus Leccinium.
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How common is the last name Turek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Turek has increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 8,022nd most common surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 7,803rd position, an increase of 2.73%. Additionally, the number of individuals with this surname also rose during this period, from 3,814 in 2000 to 4,241 in 2010, representing a growth rate of 11.2%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also slightly increased, from 1.41 in 2000 to 1.44 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,022 | #7,803 | 2.73% |
| Count | 3,814 | 4,241 | 11.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.41 | 1.44 | 2.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Turek
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting trends among individuals with the Turek surname. The vast majority, over 95%, identify as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 97.17% in 2000 to 95.07% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic nearly doubled, increasing from 1.07% in 2000 to 2.10% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or belonging to two or more races also saw significant increases, while Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities were first noted in the 2010 Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.17% | 95.07% | -2.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.07% | 2.1% | 96.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0.76% | 1.01% | 32.89% |
| Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.58% | 0.78% | 34.48% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.24% | 0% |
Turek 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 Turek is Eastern European, which comprises 39.4% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (22.7%) and British & Irish (19.7%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Scandinavian, Ashkenazi Jewish, Greek & Balkan, and Anatolian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Eastern European | 39.4% |
| French & German | 22.7% |
| British & Irish | 19.7% |
| Other | 18.2% |
Possible origins of the surname Turek
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 Turek have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in Poland, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland | 62.40% |
| Podkarpackie Voivodeship, Poland | 57.80% |
| Masovian Voivodeship, Poland | 57.80% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 51.40% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 51.40% |
What Turek 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 Turek is R-CTS1211, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-CTS1211 is descended from haplogroup R-M420. Other common haplogroups include R-M405 and R-M417, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Borkowski, Henke, Pawlowski, Jankowski, Rohde, Bodnar, Grabowski, Carlsen, Urban, Prokop.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Turek surname are: H1, K1a, 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 Turek 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.
"Turek" Surname 44.7%
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.
"Turek" Surname 18.5%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Turek" Surname 22.2%
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.
"Turek" Surname 8.5%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Turek?
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 Turek are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition