Birth Name: Robert Lyle Knepper

Place of Birth: Fremont, Ohio, USA

Date of Birth: July 8, 1959

Ethnicity: German (mostly), along with Swiss-German, English, and Scottish

Robert Knepper is an American actor.

Robert’s paternal grandparents are Chester LeRoy Knepper (the son of Charles R. Knepper and Emma Catherine Fought) and Estella June Brubaker (the daughter of John Lester Brubaker and Pansy May Crispen). Chester and Estella were both of German, and some Swiss-German, descent.

Robert’s maternal grandparents were James Carroll Gillespie (the son of Ralph Rainey Gillespie and Carrie Estella Stockdale) and Carrie Henrietta Neeb (the daughter of Henry Neeb and Mary Yeack). Carrie Neeb’s parents were German.

Sources: Genealogy of Robert’s father – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Robert’s maternal grandmother, Carrie Henrietta Neeb (focusing on her own father’s side) – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Obituary of Robert’s maternal great-grandmother, Mary (Yeack) Neeb – http://www.newspapers.com

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Birth Name: Joseph Fidler Walsh

Place of Birth: Wichita, Kansas

Date of Birth: November 20, 1947

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, German

Joe Walsh is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and record producer. He is a member of the band Eagles.

Joe’s biological father, Robert Newton Fidler, was killed in a plane crash. Joe was subsequently adopted by his stepfather, at the age of five. His mother is said to have German and Scottish ancestry.

Joe’s paternal grandparents were Alden Anderson Fidler (the son of Walter Hart Fidler and Mattie Anderson) and Dora Joy Newton (the daughter of Joseph Lewis Newton and Keturah Wilson).

Source: Genealogy of Joe Walsh (focusing on his father’s side) – http://gw.geneanet.org

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Ray McKinnon and Lisa Blount, 03/05/2010

Birth Name: Lisa Suzanne Blount

Date of Birth: July 1, 1957

Place of Birth: Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States

Date of Death: October 27, 2010

Place of Death: Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Ethnicity: Dutch, English, German, Scots-Irish (Northern Irish), remote French, remote Swiss-German

Lisa Blount was an American actress and producer. She was the daughter of Glen Roscoe Blount and Margaret Louise Martin. She was married to Christopher Tufty and actor Ray McKinnon.

Lisa’s paternal grandparents were Roe Shelby Blount (the son of Wiley Blount and Annie Laura Jones) and Alice Lucinda Summers (the daughter of Thomas Dewitt Summers and Roberta Perlina Neece).

Lisa’s maternal grandparents were Clee Travis Martin (the son of Hubert Munsey Martin and Maud Ulan Cranford) and Opal Wilma Collard (the daughter of Alfred Rowland Collard and Ida Dee Brannon). Alfred’s patrilineal ancestor, Isaac Collard, was a French Huguenot.

Sources: Lisa Blount at Find a Grave – http://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of Lisa Blount (focusing on her mother’s side) – http://records.ancestry.com

Lisa’s paternal grandmother, Alice Lucinda Summers, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Lisa’s paternal granduncle, Dewitt Wesley Summers – http://records.ancestry.com

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Ray McKinnon and Lisa Blount, 03/05/2010

Birth Name: Raymond Wilkes McKinnon

Place of Birth: Adel, Georgia, United States

Date of Birth: November 15, 1957

Ethnicity: English, German, Irish, Scottish

Ray Mckinnon is an American actor, screenwriter, film director, and producer. He is the son of Raymond Judson McKinnon and Dorothy Wilkes. He was married to actress Lisa Blount.

Ray’s paternal grandparents were Hubert Raymond McKinnon (the son of William Henry McKinnon and Augustus Varnia Maude Smith) and Susie Adelaide “Sadie” Groover (the daughter of Solomon Daniel Groover, Jr. and Ida Jane Groover). Solomon and Ida were both born with the same surname.

Ray’s maternal grandparents were William D. “Willie” Wilkes (the son of William Bryant Wilkes and Georgia Mae Giddens) and Kate Shiver (the daughter of Ellis Jeremiah Shiver and Mary Verlon Dodd).

Sources: Obituary of Ray’s father – http://www.valdostadailytimes.com

Genealogy of Ray’s paternal grandfather, Hubert Raymond McKinnon – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Ray’s paternal grandmother, Susie Adelaide Groover – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Ray’s mother on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Ray’s maternal grandfather, William D. Wilkes – http://aircw.com

Death record of Ray’s maternal grandfather, William D. Wilkes – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Marc Preston Webb

Place of Birth: Bloomington, Indiana

Date of Birth: August 31, 1974

Ethnicity: English, Scots-Irish (Northern Irish), Welsh

Marc Webb is an American director. He helmed (500) Days of Summer, The Amazing Spider-Man, and The Amazing Spider-Man 2.

Marc’s paternal grandparents were Donald Loomis Webb, Sr. (the son of John Preston Webb and Gertrude E. Loomis) and Josephine Lott (the daughter of Daniel “Dan” L. Lott and Willie Candler Norman).

Sources: Genealogy of Marc’s paternal great-grandmother, Gertrude E. Loomis (focusing on her own father’s side) – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Obituary of Marc’s paternal grandmother, Josephine (Lott) Webb – http://tucsoncitizen.com

Genealogy of Marc’s paternal great-grandfather, Daniel “Dan” L. Lott (focusing on his own father’s side) – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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Birth Name: Sandra Ann Lauer

Place of Birth: Saarbrücken, Saarland, West Germany (now part of Germany)

Date of Birth: May 18, 1962

Ethnicity:
*French (father)
*German (mother)

Sandra is a German singer. She is the daughter of Karin, who is German, and Robert Lauer, who is French. She was married to musician Michael Cretu.

Place of Birth: Rome, Italy

Date of Birth: February 24, 1965

Ethnicity:
*German, Italian, Jewish (father)
*French (mother)

Alessandro Gassmann, also credited as Alessandro Gassman, is an Italian actor. He is the son of notable Italian actor Vittorio Gassman and French actress Juliette Mayniel.

Alessandro’s paternal grandfather was Heinrich Gassmann (the son of Karl Gassmann). Heinrich, an engineer, was born in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

Alessandro’s paternal grandmother was Luisa Ambron (the daughter of Ugo Ambron). Luisa was born in Pisa, Tuscany. Luisa’s father was Jewish (her mother was evidently not).

Alessandro’s mother was born in Saint-Hippolyte, Aveyron, France.

Sources: Genealogy of Vittorio Gassman – http://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Chastity Sun Bono

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: March 4, 1969

Ethnicity:
*Sicilian Italian (father)
*Armenian (maternal grandfather)
*English and German (to varying degrees), with more distant Irish, Dutch, and French (maternal grandmother)

Chaz Bono is an American activist, writer, and musician. He is the son of entertainers Sonny Bono and Cher (born Cherilyn Sarkisian). Between 2008 and 2010, he transitioned from female to male. His legal name is now Chaz Salvatore Bono.

Chaz’s paternal grandparents were Santo Bono (the son of Sam Bono and Elizabeth) and Zina Dimercurio (the daughter of Anthony Lavally and Francis). Santo was Sicilian. Zina was born in Michigan, to Italian parents.

Chaz’s maternal grandparents were John Paul Sarkisian (the son of Ghiragoch “George” Sarkisian and Syranous “Blanch” Dilkian) and Georgia Holt (born Jackie Jean Crouch, the daughter of Roy Malloy Crouch and Lynda Inez Gulley). John’s parents were Armenian. Georgia, who was a singer, songwriter, actress, and model, had English and German, with more distant Irish, Dutch, and French, ancestry.

Sources: Genealogy of Chaz’s mother – http://www.wargs.com

Genealogy of Chaz’s mother (focusing on her own mother’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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Birth Name: Dianne Emiel Goldman

Place of Birth: San Francisco, California

Date of Birth: June 22, 1933

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*Russian, German and/or Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Dianne Feinstein is an American politician. She has served as a United States Senator from California since 1992. She was previously Mayor of San Francisco from 1978 to 1988.

Dianne is the daughter of Betty (Rosenburg/Rosenberg) and Leon Goldman. Dianne’s father was born in California, to a Polish Jewish father and a Russian Jewish mother. Dianne’s mother was born in St. Petersburg, Russia, and was of the Russian Orthodox (Christian) religion. It is not clear exactly what Dianne’s mother’s ancestry was. She may have had Russian, German and/or Jewish ancestry.

Dianne identifies as Jewish by religion.

Dianne’s paternal grandparents were Samuel Goldman and Lillie Kalfin/Kalvin (the daughter of Hershel David Kalfin and Chaya Sura). Samuel was born in Poland. Lillie was born in Russia, to parents from Germany.

Dianne’s maternal grandfather had the surname “Rosenburg”. Dianne’s maternal grandmother was likely named Helen Achimia Mussiev.

Sources: Genealogy of Dianne Feinstein (focusing on her father’s side) – http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Likely Dianne’s mother on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Birth Name: Brittney Danelle Smith

Place of Birth: Ohio, United States

Date of Birth: February 16, 1991

Ethnicity: English, German, Irish, Scots-Irish (Northern Irish), Scottish, Swiss-German, Welsh, remote Swedish

Brittney Smith is an American Internet personality. She is the daughter of Bryan Dayne Smith and Victoria Michele (Colley) Justice. She is the mother of Kane Atwood and the partner of Roman Atwood.

Brittney’s paternal grandparents are Robert Glenn “Bob” Smith (the son of John Henry Smith and Mary Alice Dwiggins) and Linda Louise Anderson (the daughter of Franklin Warren “Frank” Anderson and Mary Alice Milner).

Sources: Birth record of Brittney’s sister, Veronica Janelle Smith – http://birth-records.mooseroots.com

Birth record of Brittney’s paternal grandfather, Robert Glenn Smith – http://birth-records.mooseroots.com

Birth record of Brittney’s paternal grandmother, Linda Louise Anderson – http://birth-records.mooseroots.com

Obituary of Brittney’s paternal great-grandfather, Franklin Warren Anderson – http://www.legacy.com

Birth Name: Lena Johanna Therese Meyer-Landrut

Place of Birth: Hanover, Germany

Date of Birth: 23 May 1991

Ethnicity: German (including Baltic German), Hungarian

Lena Meyer-Landrut is a German singer-songwriter. She won the Eurovision Song Contest 2010. She is the daughter of Daniela and Ladislas Meyer-Landrut.

Lena’s paternal grandfather, Andreas Meyer-Landrut, is a German diplomat who was born in Talinn, Estonia, to Baltic German parents.

Lena’s paternal grandmother, Hanna Karatsony von Hodos, is from the Hungarian nobility.

Birth Name: Arne Rudolf Ludvig Raab

Date of Birth: December 8, 1937

Place of Birth: Munich, Germany

Date of Death: January 13, 2004

Place of Death: Drakenstein Local Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa

Ethnicity:
*German (father)
*Norwegian, distant Danish (mother)

Arne Næss, Jr. was a Norwegian businessman, shipping magnate, and mountaineer. He was the son of Kirsten “Kiki” Dekke Næss and August Oskar German Raab, a German physician. He was the nephew of businessman Erling Dekke Næss and philosopher Arne Næss (Arne Dekke Eide Næss). Arne was the father of actor Evan Ross, with his ex-wife, singer and actress Diana Ross. He was also married to Filippa Kumlin d’Orey.

Arne’s maternal grandparents were Ragnar Eide Næss (the son of Ludolf Johan Eide Næss and Aminda Caroline Bødker) and Christine Dekke (the daughter of Ananias Christopher Hansen Dekke and Rebecca Arloug Stoltz).

Source: Genealogy of Arne Næss, Jr. – http://www.geni.com

Birth Name: Anthony McLeod Kennedy

Place of Birth: Sacramento, California

Date of Birth: July 23, 1936

Ethnicity:
*Irish (father)
*Irish, German, English, Scottish (mother)

Anthony Kennedy has served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, since 1988.

Anthony’s paternal grandparents were John Xavier Kennedy and Anna “Annie” Gertrude Gorevin. John and Anna were Irish.

Anthony’s maternal grandparents were William Francis McLeod (the son of Robert F. McLeod and Hannorah/Nora Sullivan) and Mary J. Graff. Robert had English, and possibly Scottish, ancestry. Nora was Irish. Mary’s parents were German.

Source: Genealogy of Anthony Kennedy – http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Place of Birth: Atlanta, Georgia

Date of Birth: June 27, 1999

Ethnicity: English, German, some Scottish, distant Welsh

Chandler Riggs is an American actor.

Chandler’s paternal grandmother was Betty Foss (the daughter of David Leslie Foss and Rita Louise Franklin).

Chandler’s maternal grandparents are Milton Eugene Carlton (the son of Milton Carlton and Ruby Mae Murray) and Carol Ann Rothermel (the daughter of Walter C. Rothermel and Lucile Griffith). Ruby was the daughter of Robert Ross Murray and Sloma Jane Hysinger.

Sources: Chandler’s paternal grandmother, Betty Foss, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Chandler’s paternal grandmother, Betty (Foss) Riggs – http://www.legacy.com

Obituary of Chandler’s maternal great-grandmother, Ruby Mae (Murray) Carlton – http://www.fikefh.com

Genealogy of Chandler’s maternal great-great-great-grandmother, Nina Edna (Hicks) Murray (focusing on her own mother’s side) – http://www.geni.com

Obituary of Chandler’s maternal grandmother, Carol Ann (Rothermel) Carlton – http://nl.newsbank.com

Chandler’s maternal great-grandparents, Walter C. Rothermel and Lucile Griffith, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Birth Name: Glenn Lee Beck

Place of Birth: Everett, Washington

Date of Birth: February 10, 1964

Ethnicity:
*German, English (father)
*German (mother)

Glenn Beck is an American television personality, radio host, political commentator, writer, filmmaker, producer, and businessperson. Glenn is a convert to the Mormon (LDS) faith.

Glenn’s paternal grandparents were William A. Beck, Sr. (the son of Jacob M. Beck and Christina Margaret Kost) and Sarah Edith Francis (the daughter of Noah Filbert Francis and Ruie Grace Brooks). Jacob was born in Triesenberg, Germany. Christina was born in Worms, Odessa, Russia, to an ethnic German family.

Glenn’s maternal grandparents were Edward Lee Janssen (the son of Jaretino Corneal Janssen and Veitke Mary Poppen) and Clara Eckholt (the daughter of Joseph Nicholas Eckholt and Clara Theresa Emanuel). Jaretino was German. Veitke was born in Illinois, to German parents, Herman Poppen and Trentza D. Feikein. Joseph was born in Iowa, to a German father and a mother of German descent.

Glenn’s great-grandmother Clara was born in Nebraska, to a German father, Peter Emanuel (from Huttersdorf, Saar), and to a mother, Mary Ellen Eckroat, who was born in Ohio, of German descent.

Source: Genealogy of Glenn Beck – http://www.geni.com

Birth Name: George Jeffrey Papandreou (English) / Georgios Andreas Papandreou (Greek)

Place of Birth: Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

Date of Birth: June 16, 1952

Ethnicity:
*37.5% Greek
*25% English
*25% Swiss-German
*12.5% Polish

George Papandreou is a Greek politician. He served as Prime Minister of Greece from 2009 to 2011. His father, Andreas Georgios Papandreou, served as Prime Minister of Greece from 1981 to 1989 and from 1993 to 1996. His mother, Margaret Esther Mary (Chant), was an American who was born in Oak Park, Illinois. George is married to Ada Papapanos. He was previously married to Evanthia “Eva” Zissimides.

George’s father was of three quarters Greek and one quarter Polish ancestry. George’s mother was of half English and half Swiss-German descent.

George’s paternal grandfather was Georgios Papandreou. Georgios also served as Prime Minister of Greece, from 1944 to 1945, in 1963, and from 1964 to 1965. He was born in Kalentzi, Achaea, Greece, to Andreas Papandreou, an Orthodox priest.

George’s paternal grandmother was Zofia “Sofia/Sophi” Mineyko (the daughter of Zygmunt Mineyko and Persefona/Prozerpina Manaris). Zygmunt was Polish, and was born in Bałwaniszki, to Stanisław Jerzy Mineyko and Cecylia Szczonowicz. Persefona/Prozerpina was Greek.

George’s maternal grandfather was Douglas George Chant (the son of George Edward Chant and Mary Ellen Douglas). Douglas was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. George Chant was born in the English Channel, to English parents James Chant and Elizabeth Rowe Willis. Mary was born in Troy, New York, to English immigrants Daniel Douglas and Elizabeth Holt.

George’s maternal grandmother was Hulda Anna Pfund (the daughter of Christian Friedrich Pfund and Anna Bertha Löhrer). Hulda was born in Oak Park, Illinois. Christian was born in Bern, Switzerland, to Christian Pfund and Magdalena Freidig. Bertha was also born in Switzerland, to Robert Löhrer and Madelene Saam. The family was of Swiss-German descent.

Sources: George’s birth record – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of George Papandreou (focusing on his father’s side) – http://www.geni.com

Birth record of George’s mother – https://familysearch.org

George’s mother on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of George’s maternal grandfather, Douglas George Chant – https://familysearch.org

George’s maternal great-grandmother, Mary Ellen Douglas, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

George’s maternal grandmother, Hulda Anna Pfund, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of George’s maternal great-grandparents, Christian Friedrich Pfund and Anna Bertha Löhrer – https://familysearch.org

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: July 20, 1945

Ethnicity:
*English, Irish, German, Norwegian, remote Welsh (paternal grandfather)
*Swedish (paternal grandmother)
*Unknown (mother)

Kim Carnes is an American singer-songwriter. Her father, James Raymond Carnes, was an attorney. Her mother’s maiden surname was Stone, and she was a hospital administrator. Kim is married to David M. “Dave” Ellingson.

Kim’s paternal grandparents were Raymond John Carnes (the son of Frederick “Fred” Carnes and Margaretta “Margaret/Maggie” Warner). Frederick’s father, Jedediah Carnes, was an American, of English, Irish, and remote Welsh, descent. Frederick’s mother, Marit “Mary” Pedersdatter (likely Korstad), was a Norwegian immigrant. Margaretta’s father, Heinrich “Henry” Warner, was a German immigrant from Pirmasens, Rhineland-Palatinate. Margaretta’s mother, Margaret Daly, was an Irish immigrant from Killorglin, County Kerry, of Irish, some English, and remote Welsh, descent. Her mother, Mary Catherine McGillycuddy, was the 41st patrilineal great-granddaughter of Mogh Nuaghad, King of Munster.

Kim’s paternal grandmother was Ida Charlotte Håkanson or Rosenquist. Ida was a Swedish immigrant from Näsby, Jönköping, Småland.

Sources: Kim’s birth record – https://familysearch.org

Kim and Dave’s marriage record – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Kim’s father – https://familysearch.org

Death record of Kim’s father – https://familysearch.org

Death record of Kim’s paternal grandfather, Raymond John Carnes – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Kim’s paternal great-grandparents, Frederick Carnes and Margaretta Warner – https://familysearch.org

Passport application of Kim’s paternal grandmother, Ida Charlotte Håkanson or Rosenquist – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Benjamin Langer Bass

Place of Birth: Baltimore, Maryland, US

Date of Birth: August 14, 1968

Ethnicity: Russian, Hungarian, German, Norwegian, English, Scottish, Irish

Family Info: Benjamin Langer Bass is an American-Canadian television and stage actor. He is perhaps best known for his current starring role as Officer Sam Swarek on the GlobalTV summer police drama Rookie Blue, which also airs on the ABC Channel.

Bass was born in Baltimore, Maryland. At age 7, he moved with his family to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He speaks French fluently.

On June 14, 2011 he married actress Laura Carswell.

Source: Ben Bass Ethnicity

Birth Name: Ronald Gene Blevins

Place of Birth: Harris, Texas, US

Date of Birth: 20 Jun 1977

Ethnicity: English and/or Welsh, German

Family Info:Ronnie Gene Blevins is an American actor. He was born to Stephen Lewis Blevins and Claudia Ann Heffner.

Blevins is a surname of Welsh origin.

Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VD3V-836

Birth Name: Jimmy Donal Wales

Place of Birth: Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Date of Birth: August 7, 1966

Ethnicity: English, German, Irish, Scots-Irish (Northern Irish)

Jimmy Wales is an American Internet entrepreneur. He is known as the co-founder and promoter of the online non-profit encyclopedia Wikipedia and the for-profit Wikia web hosting company. He is the son of Doris Ann (Dudley) and Jimmy Wales. He has been married to Pamela Green, Christine Rohan, and Kate Garvey.

Jimmy’s paternal grandparents were Hubert L. Wales (the son of Cord Erskin Wales and Inez C. Brock) and Nellie Gravitt (the daughter of Clarence Wesley Graviet/Gravitt and Bessie Lola Turner).

Jimmy’s maternal grandparents were John Earl Dudley (the son of John Eson Dudley and Mary Louise Lewenicht) and Erma L. Coleman (the daughter of John Dodson Coleman and Zulu M. Garrigus). John Eson’s parents were English immigrants. Mary’s parents were German immigrants. John Dodson’s father was an Irish immigrant.

Sources: Genealogy of Jimmy Wales – http://www.geni.com

Marriage record of Jimmy’s maternal grandparents, John Earl Dudley and Erma L. Coleman – https://familysearch.org

Jimmy’s maternal grandparents, John Earl Dudley and Erma L. Coleman, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Jimmy’s maternal grandfather, John Earl Dudley, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Death record of Jimmy’s maternal grandfather, John Earl Dudley – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Jimmy’s maternal great-grandparents, John Eson Dudley and Mary Louise Lewenicht – https://familysearch.org

Jimmy’s maternal grandmother, Erma L. Coleman, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Jimmy’s maternal great-grandparents, John Dodson Coleman and Zulu M. Garrigus – https://familysearch.org