What is my family origin?

The term "family of origin" refers to the unit that cared for you as a child , these are the people that you had family experiences with growing up. For example, you might have been raised by grandparents, an aunt or uncle, a family friend, your parents.

What does origin of ancestry mean?

Ancestry refers to a person's ethnic origin or descent, "roots," or heritage, or the place of birth of the person or the person's parents or ancestors before their arrival in the United States .

What is the national origin of a family?

Similarly, national origin is defined as where a person (or their family) is from . All of these concepts include individual attributes such as: a person's birthplace, ethnicity, ancestry, culture, and language.

How can I find the origin of my last name?

Check online for genealogical societies in your area or in the region where your surname is most prevalent . Plus, you can consider taking a DNA test. DNA testing can reveal more information about your ancestry, including the origin of your surname.

Who is considered your family of origin?

Family-of-Origin (FoO) refers to the family that an individual was raised by and developed with . This may or may not include biological family in instances where adoption or separation occurred (PsychologyDictionary.org).

What does the word origin of family mean?

Although this early meaning may seem far afield from the way that most of us use family today, it is not surprising when we consider that the word comes from the Latin familia, which meant “household,” a designation that included both servants and relatives .

What is the meaning of family history?

A record of the relationships among family members along with their medical histories . This includes current and past illnesses.

What do you call where your family originated from?

Genealogy is the line of descendancy traced continuously from an ancestor to a descendant. The word also refers to the study of ancestral lines.

What does origin of a name mean?

What is the origin of a name. The origin or origins of a person refers to the country from where the person, his parents or his ancestors come . The origin of a person can be determined from a first name, a family name or a full name for more precision.

What are the origins of the last name person?

Americanized form (and a very rare Swedish variant) of Swedish Persson or Pehrsson (see Pehrson ). German: patronymic from the personal name Peer Low German variant of Peter . English: variant of Parson .

Where do last names originate?

Surnames may have originated from personal characteristics, locations, events, or from family associations . The use of surnames was not common in Europe before the Middle Ages.

Where does family originate from?

(In Latin , familia – the source of the English-language word "family" – meant "household" or "slave staff". The Latin word domus meant both "family" and "household".)

How do your family name originate?

Where do last names come from? Last names can be derived from occupations (e.g., Smith), locations (e.g., Hill), personal characteristics (e.g., Young), or paternal lineage (e.g., Johnson) . In some cultures, surnames were assigned based on the father's name (e.g., O'Connor, meaning "son of Connor").

Meaning, Origin & Family History (2024)

The meaning of Gatto

Italian: nickname for someone thought to resemble a cat in any of many possible physical or abstract ways, from Italian gatto ‘(tom) cat’, Late Latin cattus. See also English Catt. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Mario, Salvatore, Carmine, Dino, Domenic, Giuseppe, Liborio, Luciano, Vincenzo, Vito, Americo, Basilio, Antonio, Carlo, Claudio, Domingo, Elena, Francisco, Gabriela, Noemi.

Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.

How common is the last name Gatto in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gatto has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 7321 and slipped to 7421 in 2010, marking a minor shift of -1.37%. However, the number of individuals with this surname actually increased during this period, going from 4192 in 2000 to 4486 in 2010, which is a 7.01% increase. The proportion of people named Gatto per 100k also dipped slightly from 1.55 to 1.52, translating to a -1.94% change.

	2000	2010	Change
Rank	#7,321	#7,421	-1.37%
Count	4,192	4,486	7.01%
Proportion per 100k	1.55	1.52	-1.94%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gatto

When considering the ethnicity of those with the surname Gatto, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a diverse range. Between 2000 and 2010, the Asian/Pacific Islander category saw an increase from 0.55 to 1.07, signifying a 94.55% rise. Those identifying as two or more races decreased slightly by -5.22%, while the white category also experienced a marginal drop from 94.92 to 93.31, representing a -1.70% change. The Hispanic population under this surname saw a significant increase from 2.86 to 3.97, which indicates a substantial growth of 38.81%. Interestingly, the categories of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native had no representation in 2000 but showed small upticks in 2010 to 0.38 and 0.18 respectively.

	2000	2010	Change
White	94.92%	93.31%	-1.7%
Hispanic	2.86%	3.97%	38.81%
Two or More Races	1.15%	1.09%	-5.22%
Asian/Pacific Islander	0.55%	1.07%	94.55%
Black	0%	0.38%	0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native	0%	0.18%	0%

Gatto 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 Gatto is Italian, which comprises 42.0% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (22.0%) and French & German (13.1%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Ashkenazi Jewish, Spanish & Portuguese, Scandinavian, and Greek & Balkan.

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ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN	COMPOSITION
Italian	42.0%
British & Irish	22.0%
French & German	13.1%
Other	22.9%

Possible origins of the surname Gatto

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 Gatto have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in Italy, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

RECENT ANCESTRY Location	Percentage
Calabria, Italy	64.60%
Campania, Italy	64.60%
Sicily, Italy	64.60%
Apulia, Italy	57.60%
Abruzzo, Italy	56.60%

What Gatto 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 Gatto is J-M267, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup J-M267 is descended from haplogroup J-M304. Other common haplogroups include I-M170 and J-M67, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Carbone, Rothman, Martini, D'Angelo, Rocco, Fleischer, Campana, Rinehart, Sack, Ferretti.

The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Gatto surname are: N, H, T2. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.

Paternal Haplogroup Origins J-M304

Your paternal lineage may be linked to men who spread the Semitic languages

Men carrying the J-M267 lineage took part in many waves of migrations over the millennia, and domesticated animals and plants weren't the only things they carried. They may also have been among the communities that spread the Semitic languages, a diverse group that bloomed from a single proto-Semitic tongue in the Levant nearly 5,750 years ago. These men likely carried branches of both haplogroup J and of the Semitic language family through the Arabian Peninsula to the Horn of Africa. Still later, some J-M267-bearing men re-expanded from the Arabian Peninsula back through the Middle East and across North Africa in migrations associated with the emergence and spread of Islam.

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 Gatto 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.

"Gatto" Surname 51.4%

23andMe Users 41.3%

Vanilla Ice Cream

Prefers vanilla flavored ice cream over other flavors.

"Gatto" Surname 29.7%

23andMe Users 36.7%

Like Very Cold Weather

Enjoys weather that is colder than 40 degrees Farenheit

"Gatto" Surname 33.3%

23andMe Users 24.8%

Chocolate Ice Cream

Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.

"Gatto" Surname 51.4%

23andMe Users 41.3%

Vanilla Ice Cream

Prefers vanilla flavored ice cream over other flavors.

"Gatto" Surname 29.7%

23andMe Users 36.7%

Like Very Cold Weather

Enjoys weather that is colder than 40 degrees Farenheit

"Gatto" Surname 33.3%

23andMe Users 24.8%

Chocolate Ice Cream

Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.

"Gatto" Surname 51.4%

23andMe Users 41.3%

Vanilla Ice Cream

Prefers vanilla flavored ice cream over other flavors.

"Gatto" Surname 29.7%

23andMe Users 36.7%

Like Very Cold Weather

Enjoys weather that is colder than 40 degrees Farenheit

"Gatto" Surname 33.3%

23andMe Users 24.8%

Traits

Misophonia

When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.

"Gatto" Surname 23.5%

23andMe Users 27.9%

Cheek Dimples

Small indentations that appear on the cheeks when a person smiles.

"Gatto" Surname 23.1%

23andMe Users 37.6%

Acrophobia

An intense fear of heights that goes beyond the concern many people feel around significant heights.

"Gatto" Surname 15.0%

23andMe Users 16.7%

Light Hair

Hair that is blonde or light brown in color

"Gatto" Surname 52.4%

23andMe Users 50.5%

Straight Hair

Hair with strands that have no visible curl or wave.

"Gatto" Surname 22.7%

23andMe Users 30.5%

Misophonia

When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.

"Gatto" Surname 23.5%

23andMe Users 27.9%

Cheek Dimples

Small indentations that appear on the cheeks when a person smiles.

"Gatto" Surname 23.1%

23andMe Users 37.6%

Acrophobia

An intense fear of heights that goes beyond the concern many people feel around significant heights.

"Gatto" Surname 15.0%

23andMe Users 16.7%

Light Hair

Hair that is blonde or light brown in color

"Gatto" Surname 52.4%

23andMe Users 50.5%

Straight Hair

Hair with strands that have no visible curl or wave.

"Gatto" Surname 22.7%

23andMe Users 30.5%

Misophonia

When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.

"Gatto" Surname 23.5%

23andMe Users 27.9%

Cheek Dimples

Small indentations that appear on the cheeks when a person smiles.

"Gatto" Surname 23.1%

23andMe Users 37.6%

Acrophobia

An intense fear of heights that goes beyond the concern many people feel around significant heights.

"Gatto" Surname 15.0%

23andMe Users 16.7%

Light Hair

Hair that is blonde or light brown in color

"Gatto" Surname 52.4%

23andMe Users 50.5%

Straight Hair

Hair with strands that have no visible curl or wave.

"Gatto" Surname 22.7%

23andMe Users 30.5%

Habits

Sugary Drink

Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.

"Gatto" Surname 21.2%

23andMe Users 21.1%

Vitamin Use

Takes vitamins on a regular basis.

"Gatto" Surname 44.8%

23andMe Users 45.5%

Kinesthetic Learner

Preferring to learn and process information through hands-on activities, practical experiences, and active engagement.

"Gatto" Surname 69.2%

23andMe Users 61.5%

Tea Consumption

A preference for drinking caffeinated tea in a particular week.

"Gatto" Surname 35.0%

23andMe Users 49.2%

Learn Language As Adult

Learning a new language through formal or informal means after 18 years of age.

"Gatto" Surname 24.1%

23andMe Users 25.8%

Verbal Learner

Preferring to learn and process information through words, both written and spoken.

"Gatto" Surname 19.2%

23andMe Users 22.9%

Sugary Drink

Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.

"Gatto" Surname 21.2%

23andMe Users 21.1%

Vitamin Use

Takes vitamins on a regular basis.

"Gatto" Surname 44.8%

23andMe Users 45.5%

Kinesthetic Learner

Preferring to learn and process information through hands-on activities, practical experiences, and active engagement.

"Gatto" Surname 69.2%

23andMe Users 61.5%

Tea Consumption

A preference for drinking caffeinated tea in a particular week.

"Gatto" Surname 35.0%

23andMe Users 49.2%

Learn Language As Adult

Learning a new language through formal or informal means after 18 years of age.

"Gatto" Surname 24.1%

23andMe Users 25.8%

Verbal Learner

Preferring to learn and process information through words, both written and spoken.

"Gatto" Surname 19.2%

23andMe Users 22.9%

Sugary Drink

Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.

"Gatto" Surname 21.2%

23andMe Users 21.1%

Vitamin Use

Takes vitamins on a regular basis.

"Gatto" Surname 44.8%

23andMe Users 45.5%

Kinesthetic Learner

Preferring to learn and process information through hands-on activities, practical experiences, and active engagement.

"Gatto" Surname 69.2%

23andMe Users 61.5%

Tea Consumption

A preference for drinking caffeinated tea in a particular week.

"Gatto" Surname 35.0%

23andMe Users 49.2%

Learn Language As Adult

Learning a new language through formal or informal means after 18 years of age.

"Gatto" Surname 24.1%

23andMe Users 25.8%

Verbal Learner

Preferring to learn and process information through words, both written and spoken.

"Gatto" Surname 19.2%

23andMe Users 22.9%

Wellness

Migraine

A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.

"Gatto" Surname 18.0%

23andMe Users 16.4%

Cat Allergy

An allergic reaction to cats, characterized by symptoms such as sneezing, itching, and difficulty breathing.

"Gatto" Surname 40.0%

23andMe Users 36.7%

Migraine

A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.

"Gatto" Surname 18.0%

23andMe Users 16.4%

Cat Allergy

An allergic reaction to cats, characterized by symptoms such as sneezing, itching, and difficulty breathing.

"Gatto" Surname 40.0%

23andMe Users 36.7%

Migraine

A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.

"Gatto" Surname 18.0%

23andMe Users 16.4%

Cat Allergy

An allergic reaction to cats, characterized by symptoms such as sneezing, itching, and difficulty breathing.

"Gatto" Surname 40.0%

23andMe Users 36.7%

Are health conditions linked to the last name Gatto?

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 Gatto are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition

Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Y402H variant

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of irreversible vision loss among older adults. The disease results in damage to the central part of the retina (the macula), impairing vision needed for reading, driving, or even recognizing faces. The 23andMe Health + Ancestry DNA test includes the two most common variants associated with an increased risk of developing the condition: the Y402H variant in the CFH gene and the A69S variant in the ARMS2 gene. Learn more about Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Italian 58.3%

23andMe Users 57.2%

Hereditary Hemochromatosis (HFE-Related)

H63D variant

Hereditary hemochromatosis is a genetic condition characterized by absorption of too much dietary iron. This may lead to iron overload, which can cause damage to the joints and certain organs, such as the liver, skin, heart, and pancreas. The 23andMe Health + Ancestry DNA test includes the two most common variants linked to this condition. Learn more about Hereditary Hemochromatosis (HFE-Related)

Italian 27.2%

23andMe Users 25.0%

Celiac Disease

HLA-DQ2.5 variant

Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition in which the consumption of gluten (found in wheat, barley, and rye) can result in damage to the small intestine. Celiac disease can lead to both digestive and non-digestive problems. The 23andMe Health + Ancestry DNA test includes two common variants associated with an increased risk of developing this condition. Learn more about Celiac Disease

Italian 15.5%

23andMe Users 21.4%

Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease

ε4 variant

Alzheimer's disease is characterized by memory loss, cognitive decline, and personality changes. Late-onset Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of Alzheimer's disease, developing after age 65. Many factors, including genetics, can influence a person's chances of developing the condition. The 23andMe Health + Ancestry DNA test includes the most common genetic variant associated with late-onset Alzheimer's disease: the ε4 variant in the APOE gene. Learn more about Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease

Italian 14.6%

23andMe Users 25.5%

Celiac Disease

HLA-DQ8 variant

Italian 10.2%

23andMe Users 20.0%

Hereditary Thrombophilia

Prothrombin G20210A variant

Hereditary thrombophilia is a predisposition to developing harmful blood clots. These harmful blood clots most commonly form in the legs and can travel to the lungs. The 23andMe Health + Ancestry DNA test includes the two most common variants linked to hereditary thrombophilia. Learn more about Hereditary Thrombophilia

Italian 4.8%

23andMe Users 2.6%

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency

PI*S variant

AAT deficiency is a genetic condition that can lead to lung and liver disease. It is caused by decreased levels of the alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) protein. The 23andMe Health + Ancestry DNA test includes the two most common variants linked to this deficiency: the PI*S and PI*Z variants in the SERPINA1 gene. Learn more about Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency

Italian 3.8%

23andMe Users 7.3%

Hereditary Thrombophilia

Factor V Leiden variant

Italian 3.7%

23andMe Users 4.5%

Hereditary Hemochromatosis (HFE-Related)

C282Y variant

Italian 3.4%

23andMe Users 9.8%

Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss and Deafness, DFNB1 (GJB2-Related)

c.35delG variant

DFNB1 is an inherited condition characterized by mild to profound hearing loss that is typically present from birth. People with GJB2-related DFNB1 most often have two variants in the GJB2 gene. Learn more about Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss and Deafness, DFNB1 (GJB2-Related)

Italian 2.3%

23andMe Users 1.6%

Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Y402H variant

Italian 58.3%

23andMe Users 57.2%

Hereditary Hemochromatosis (HFE-Related)

H63D variant

Italian 27.2%

23andMe Users 25.0%

Celiac Disease

HLA-DQ2.5 variant

Italian 15.5%

23andMe Users 21.4%

Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease

ε4 variant

Italian 14.6%

23andMe Users 25.5%

Celiac Disease

HLA-DQ8 variant

Italian 10.2%

23andMe Users 20.0%

Hereditary Thrombophilia

Prothrombin G20210A variant

Italian 4.8%

23andMe Users 2.6%

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency

PI*S variant

Italian 3.8%

23andMe Users 7.3%

Hereditary Thrombophilia

Factor V Leiden variant

Italian 3.7%

23andMe Users 4.5%

Hereditary Hemochromatosis (HFE-Related)

C282Y variant

Italian 3.4%

23andMe Users 9.8%

Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss and Deafness, DFNB1 (GJB2-Related)

c.35delG variant

Italian 2.3%

23andMe Users 1.6%

Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Y402H variant

Italian 58.3%

23andMe Users 57.2%

Hereditary Hemochromatosis (HFE-Related)

H63D variant

Italian 27.2%

23andMe Users 25.0%

Celiac Disease

HLA-DQ2.5 variant

Italian 15.5%

23andMe Users 21.4%

Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease

ε4 variant

Italian 14.6%

23andMe Users 25.5%

Celiac Disease

HLA-DQ8 variant

Italian 10.2%

23andMe Users 20.0%

Hereditary Thrombophilia

Prothrombin G20210A variant

Italian 4.8%

23andMe Users 2.6%

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency

PI*S variant

Italian 3.8%

23andMe Users 7.3%

Hereditary Thrombophilia

Factor V Leiden variant

Italian 3.7%

23andMe Users 4.5%

Hereditary Hemochromatosis (HFE-Related)

C282Y variant

Italian 3.4%

23andMe Users 9.8%

Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss and Deafness, DFNB1 (GJB2-Related)

c.35delG variant

Italian 2.3%

23andMe Users 1.6%