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Elizabeth Ludlow

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Ludlow in 2019, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Elizabeth Faith Ludlow

Place of Birth: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 5, 1989

Ethnicity: English, Dutch, German, Scottish, likely African

Elizabeth Ludlow is an American actress.

Elizabeth has been described as “mixed.” She was raised in Savannah, Georgia. Her mother is possibly from South Africa.

Elizabeth’s paternal grandmother is Faith Trimble Ludlow (the daughter of George Sullivan Ludlow and Grace Darling Fackler). Faith was born in New York. George was born in New Jersey, the son of Richard G. Ludlow and Jeanetta/Jennet/Jennett R. VanCamp. Grace was born in either Ohio or Kentucky, the daughter of George W. Fackler and Fannie J. Trimble.

Sources: http://www.blackfilm.com

Obituary of Elizabeth’s paternal grandmother, Faith Trimble Ludlow – http://www.legacy.com


Jamal Murray

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Place of birth: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

Date of Birth: February 23, 1997

Ethnicity:
*African-Jamaican (father)
*likely European (mother)

Jamal Murray is a Canadian professional basketball player. He was drafted seventh overall in 2016 by the Denver Nuggets.

Murray is the son of Sylvia and Roger Murray. His father is Jamaican and his mother is Canadian. A picture of his parents can be seen here. Sylvia appears to have dark hair and could be of Mediterranean or Latino descent.

Source: https://www.interbasket.net

Sébastien Haller

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Place of Birth: Ris Orangis, Paris, France

Date of Birth: 22 June, 1994

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

Sébastien Haller is a French professional footballer. He plays as a striker for Eintracht Frankfurt.

Sources: https://www.lemonde.fr
https://www.sofoot.com

Pepi Sonuga

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Sonuga in 2016, photo by Prphotos.com

Place of Birth: Lagos, Nigeria

Date of Birth: September 8, 1993

Ethnicity:
*Yoruba Nigerian (father)
*Igbo Nigerian (mother)

Pepi Sonuga is a Nigerian-American actress.

She has stated:

I’m half Igbo and half Yoruba. My Igbo name is Adaobi, meaning “first daughter of the royal palace/princess”. My Yoruba name is Oluwapero, which means something along the lines of “this child will bring peace and end the suffering of those around her”.

Source: http://hero-magazine.com

Astro

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09/21/2014 – Astro – BET Hip Hop Awards 2014 Presented by Sprite – Arrivals – Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center – Atlanta, GA, USA – Photo Credit: RobinLori / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Brian Vaughn Bradley, Jr.

Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 27, 1996

Ethnicity: African-Jamaican

Astro is an American rapper, producer, and actor. He is also known as The Astronomical Kid, C.K.O, Coolest Kid Out, Stro, and Stro The MC.

His parents are both black. His mother is Jamaican. It is not clear if his father is also Jamaican.

Mike Rutherford

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Rutherford in 2007, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Michael John Cloete Crawford Rutherford

Place of Birth: Surrey South Western, Surrey, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 2 October, 1950

Ethnicity:
*87.5% English
*12.5% Afrikaner [Dutch, German, distant Danish and French Huguenot, remote Bengalese and Angolan]

Mike Rutherford is an English musician. He is one of the founding members of Genesis, which also included Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel. In 1985, he formed the band Mike and the Mechanics.

Mike is the son of Annette Jessie Downing (Wilson) and Capt. William Francis Henry Crawford Rutherford, a Royal Navy officer. Mike’s paternal great-grandmother was of Afrikaner background. Some of her traceable ancestors have lived in South Africa since the 1600s. Mike’s paternal great-uncle (grandmother’s brother) was Dirk Jackson, a rugby player for the Springboks. Mike owns a house in Cape Town’s Bantry Bay, South Africa.

Mike’s paternal grandfather was Col. Nathaniel John Crawford Rutherford. Nathaniel was born in Surrey, England.

Mike’s paternal grandmother was Lilla Robertha Jackson (the daughter of Charles Henry Jackson and Johanna Reneira Catherina Cloete). Lilla was born in Wynberg, Western Cape, South Africa. Charles was from Chatham, Kent, England, and was the son of Henry Jackson and Georgina Sophie Goss. Johanna was South African, the daughter of Dirk Cloete and Johanna Reiniera Catherina Van Osterzee, whose father was Dutch, from Rotterdam, and whose mother was born in Indonesia.

Mike’s maternal grandfather was William Downing Adlington Wilson (the son of Daniel Wilson). William was from Bidstone, Cheshire, England.

Mike’s maternal grandmother was Jean Jessie Clover (the daughter of Charles James Clover).

Sources: Family history of Mike Rutherford – https://bygonesandbyways.blogspot.com

Biographical sketch about Mike’s father – http://www.unithistories.com

Genealogy of Mike Rutherford (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.1820settlers.com

Genealogy of Mike’s paternal grandmother, Lilla Robertha Jackson (through Lilla’s brother) – https://www.geni.com

Kieran Trippier

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Birth Name: Kieran John Trippier

Place of Birth: Bury, Lancashire, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 19 September, 1990

Ethnicity:
*75% English
*25% African

Kieran Trippier is an English professional footballer. He plays for Tottenham Hotspur and the English national team.

Kieran is the son of Eleanor Lomax and Chris Trippier. His father is mixed race and his mother is white. He is also reported on the Internet as having Irish roots, although it is not clear of which degree. His brother is professional footballer Kelvin Lomax. Kieran is married to Charlotte, with whom he has a son.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk

https://www.bigstockphoto.com/it/image-207091996/stock-photo-champions-league-game-between-apoel-vs-tottenham-hotspur

Leroy Sané

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Birth Name: Leroy Aziz Sané

Place of Birth: Essen, Germany

Date of Birth: 11 January, 1996

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

Leroy Sané is a German professional footballer. He plays as a winger and an attacking midfielder for Premier League club Manchester City and the German national team.

Leroy is the son of Senegelse-French football player Souleyman “Samy” Sané and German gymnast Regina Weber.


Mohammed VI of Morocco

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Place of Birth: Rabat, Morocco

Date of Birth: 21 August, 1963

Ethnicity: Moroccan Berber, Turkish, Circassian, distant black African

Mohammed VI of Morocco has been the King of Morocco, since 23 July, 1999. He is the son of King Hassan II of Morocco and Lalla Latifa Amahzoune.

Mohammed is married to Princess Lalla Salma of Morocco (born Salma Bennani), with whom he has two children.

Mohammed’s paternal grandfather was King Mohammed V of Morocco (the son of Sultan Yusef of Morocco and Lalla Yaqut). Mohammed V was born in Fez. Yusef was the son of Sultan Hassan I of Morocco and his fifth wife, Lalla Ruqiya, who was a Circassian from Constantinople (now Istanbul, Turkey). Yaqut was of Turkish descent.

Mohammed’s paternal grandmother was named Lalla Abla bint Tahar (the daughter of Moulay Mohammed al-Tahar bin Hassan). Tahar was the son of Sultan Hassan I of Morocco.

Source: Genealogy of Mohammed VI of Morocco (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Drew Ray Tanner

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Place of Birth: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Date of Birth: February 12, 1992

Ethnicity: Chinese, African-Jamaican, French-Canadian, possibly other

Drew Ray Tanner is a Canadian actor.

A picture of Drew’s mother can be seen here.

Drew’s paternal grandfather was named Arthur Chung. Arthur was born in Guangdong, China.

Drew’s paternal grandmother was Pearl Hall (the daughter of Gilbert Dennis Hall and Florence Roberta Blake). Pearl was black, and was born in Coleyville, Manchester, Jamaica. Gilbert was the son of George Dennis Hall and Mary Ann Carnagie. Florence was the daughter of David Blake. A picture of Pearl can be seen here.

Alban Lafont

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Birth Name: Alban Marc Lafont

Place of Birth: Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Date of Birth: 23 January, 1999

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

Alban Lafont is a French professional footballer. He plays as goalkeeper.

He was born in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, to a French father and a Burkinabe mother.

Jacob Scipio

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Birth Name: Jacob Muntaz Scipio

Place of Birth: Islington, London, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 10 January, 1993

Ethnicity: Guyanese, English

Jacob Scipio is an British-Guyanese actor and writer. He is the son of Sallyann (Sexton) and Ricardo Scipio. He is known for his role as the Kerwhizzitor on Cbeebies.

Fefe Dobson

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06/19/2011 – Fefe Dobson – 2011 MuchMusic Video Awards – Arrivals – CTV Queen Street Headquarters – Toronto, Canada – Photo Credit: Robin Wong / PR Photos

Birth Name: Felicia Lily Dobson

Place of Birth: Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Date of Birth: February 28, 1985

Ethnicity:
*father – African-Jamaican
*mother – Irish, English, Dutch, Scottish, First Nations

Fefe Dobson is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and actress.

Source: http://www.pressreader.com

Susie Wokoma

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09/13/2017 – Susan Wokoma – UKTV Live 2017 Photocall – Claridges Hotel – London, UK – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos

Birth Name: Indiaba Susan Wokoma

Place of Birth: Lambeth, London, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 31 December, 1987

Ethnicity: Nigerian

Susie Wokoma is a British actress and writer.

Aaron Neville

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09/10/2010 – Aaron Neville – 2010 Stand Up to Cancer Benefit – Arrivals – Sony Pictures Studios – Culver City, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Bob Charlotte / PR Photos

Birth Name: Aaron Joseph Neville

Place of Birth: New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 24, 1941

Ethnicity: African-American, Louisiana Creole [African, French, possibly other], possibly Choctaw Native American

Aaron Neville is an American singer and musician. Alongside his brothers Art and Cyril, Aaron is also a member of soul group The Neville Brothers.

Among his children are singer, songwriter, and musician Ivan Neville and vocalist and rap artist Jason Neville. His uncle (mother’s brother) was singer Big Chief Jolly (born George Landry), who was a member of Mardi Gras Indian group The Wild Tchoupitoulas. Aaron’s niece is journalist and television personality Arthel Neville.

Aaron has African-American and Louisiana Creole ancestry. He is also said to have Choctaw Native American ancestry on his mother’s side.

Aaron’s paternal grandfather was Slaughter Neville (the son of Hayward Neville and Viney Stokes). Slaughter was born in Louisiana.

Aaron’s paternal grandmother was Rowena Williams (the daughter of Peter Williams). Rowena was born in Louisiana.

Aaron’s maternal grandfather was named Jack Landry.

Aaron’s maternal grandmother was Mary Meloncon/Melonçon (the daughter of Ethen Meloncon/Melonçon). Mary was born in Louisiana.

Source: Genealogy of Aaron Neville – http://www.geni.com


Georginio Wijnaldum

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Wijnaldum in 2014, photo by Celso Pupo/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Georginio Gregion Emile Wijnaldum

Place of Birth: Rotterdam, Netherlands

Date of Birth: 11 November, 1990

Ethnicity: Surinamese [African]

Georginio Wijnaldum is a Dutch professional footballer. He plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Liverpool.

Jharrel Jerome

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Place of Birth: The Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 9, 1997

Ethnicity: Dominican Republic

Jharrel Jerome is an American actor.

Camille Kostek

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03/04/2018 – Camille Kostek – 2018 Golden Soiree Oscar Celebration – Arrivals – Warwick LA Nightclub – Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Glenn Francis / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Camille Veronica Kostek

Place of Birth: Killingworth, Connecticut, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 19, 1992

Ethnicity: Polish, Irish, African-Panamanian/Jamaican, possibly other

Camille Kostek is an American model and entertainment reporter.

She is the daughter of Christina, a gym manager, and Alan, a contractor.

Camille’s paternal grandmother was Mary Jane Marcinowski (the son of Charles R. Marcinowski and Mary V. Rutkowski). Charles was the son of Sebastian J. “Seth” Marcinowski, who was Polish, and of Mary E. Gnatek, whose parents were Polish. Camille’s great-grandmother Mary was the daughter of Anton Rutkowski and Alexandra, who were Polish.

Camille’s maternal grandfather was Victor Alberto Decosta/DaCosta, Jr. (the son of Victor Alberto DaCosta, Sr. and Esther/Essie Louise Shaw). Camille’s grandfather Victor was born in New York, and lived on St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. He and his parents’ race was listed as “Negro” on U.S. Censuses. Camille’s grandfather’s family was from Jamaica, and subsequently moved through the Caribbean. Camille’s great-grandfather Victor was born in Panama, and was the son of Eustace Braganza DaCosta and Dorothea Helen Kirkpatrick. Esther was evidently from Costa Rica, and was possibly the daughter of William Shaw and Catherine Gow.

Camille’s maternal grandmother was named Mary Robinson.

Sources: https://www.c-heads.com

Camille’s paternal great-grandfather, Charles R. Marcinowski, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Charles R. Marcinowski on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Camille’s paternal great-grandfather, Charles R. Marcinowski – https://www.familysearch.org

Camille’s paternal great-grandmother, Mary V. Rutkowski, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Camille’s maternal grandfather, Victor Alberto Decosta/DaCosta, Jr. – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Camille’s maternal grandfather, Victor Alberto Decosta/DaCosta, Jr. – https://www.familysearch.org

Keith Thurman

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Birth Name: Keith Fitzgerald Thurman, Jr.

Place of Birth: Clearwater, Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 23, 1988

Ethnicity:
* African-American (father)
* Polish (maternal grandfather)
* Hungarian (maternal grandmother)

Keith Thurman is an American professional boxer. His father, Keith Fitzgerald Thurman, Sr., is an African-American, from Painesville, Ohio. His mother, Debra Diane “Debbie” (Sopczak) Thoreson, who is also from Ohio, is of Hungarian and Polish descent.

Keith is married to Nepalese-born Priyana Thapa.

Keith’s maternal grandfather was Joseph Andrew Sopczak (the son of Andrzej “Andrew” Sopczak and Wiktorya “Victoria” Matusiak). Joseph was born in Wickliffe, Ohio, to Polish parents.

Keith’s maternal grandmother was Margaret Gazella Durda (the daughter of Stephen “Steve” Durda and Esztella “Gazella” Szakasz). Margaret was born in Warren, Ohio. Steve was the son of a Hungarian emigrant, János/Jakab “John/James” Durda. Gazella was a Hungarian emigrant, and was the daughter of György “George” Szakasz and Esztella “Gazella” Ráth.

Sources: http://www.cyberboxingzone.com

Marriage records of Keith’s maternal grandparents, Joseph Andrew Sopczak and Margaret Gazella Durda – https://www.familysearch.org
https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Keith’s maternal great-grandparents, Stephen “Steve” Durda and Esztella “Gazella” Szakasz – https://www.familysearch.org

Passport application record of Keith’s maternal great-grandfather, Stephen “Steve” Durda – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Keith’s maternal great-grandmother, Esztella “Gazella” (Dzakasz) Durda, to Lawrence J. Donovan – https://www.familysearch.org

Susie Wokoma

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09/13/2017 – Susan Wokoma – UKTV Live 2017 Photocall – Claridges Hotel – London, UK – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos

Birth Name: Indiaba Susan Wokoma

Place of Birth: Lambeth, London, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 31 December, 1987

Ethnicity: Nigerian

Susie Wokoma is a British actress and writer.

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