Explore the Family Name Aggarwal
The meaning of Aggarwal
Indian: variant of Agarwal. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Sanjay, Anil, Ashok, Rajesh, Vinod, Ajay, Arun, Rakesh, Vinay, Raj, Sanjeev, Saroj.
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How common is the last name Aggarwal in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Aggarwal has grown in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Aggarwal was ranked as the 18,634th most common surname, but by 2010 it had climbed significantly to the 12,429th position, representing a 33.3% increase. The number of individuals with this surname also rose from 1,363 in 2000 to 2,500 in 2010—an impressive growth rate of 83.42%. As a proportion of the total population, the presence of the Aggarwal surname per 100,000 people increased by 66.67%, moving from 0.51 in 2000 to 0.85 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,634 | #12,429 | 33.3% |
| Count | 1,363 | 2,500 | 83.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.85 | 66.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aggarwal
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the Aggarwal surname identify themselves as Asian or Pacific Islander. This group's representation increased from 91.56% in 2000 to 94.32% in 2010—a change of 3.01%. Those identifying as belonging to two or more races decreased substantially from 3.96% to 1.48%. The percentage of Aggarwals who identified as White dipped slightly from 3.52% to 3.24%. Hispanic representation stayed relatively stable, experiencing a slight uptick from 0.59% to 0.60%. There were no reported Aggarwals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 91.56% | 94.32% | 3.01% |
| White | 3.52% | 3.24% | -7.95% |
| Two or More Races | 3.96% | 1.48% | -62.63% |
| Hispanic | 0.59% | 0.6% | 1.69% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Aggarwal 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 Aggarwal is Northern Indian & Pakistani, which comprises 88.8% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (3.5%) and Southern Indian & Sri Lankan (1.1%). Additional ancestries include Gujarati Patidar, French & German, Bengali & Northeast Indian, and Senegambian & Guinean.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Northern Indian & Pakistani | 88.8% |
| British & Irish | 3.5% |
| Southern Indian & Sri Lankan | 1.1% |
| Other | 6.6% |
Possible origins of the surname Aggarwal
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 Aggarwal have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in Pakistan, and India.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Punjab, Pakistan | 20.60% |
| Sindh, Pakistan | 10.30% |
| Uttar Pradesh, India | 10.30% |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan | 8.80% |
| Delhi, India | 8.80% |
What Aggarwal 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 Aggarwal is H-Z4417, which is predominantly found among people with Central & South Asian ancestry. Haplogroup H-Z4417 is descended from haplogroup H-L901. Other common haplogroups include R-Z93 and H-M52, which are predominantly found among people with Central & South Asian and Central & South Asian ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Gupta, Jain, Agarwal, Garg, Anand, Srinivasan, Agrawal, Khan, Iqbal, Rao.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Aggarwal surname are: M, U2, R. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins H-L901Your maternal lineage may be linked to the Markina Gora man
At an estimated 36,000 years old, the Markina Gora Skeleton is the second most ancient modern human to have his DNA fully sequenced. He was discovered in 1954 in southwest Russia, and recently analyzed to find clues about ancient European ancestry.This man is estimated to have been 20 to 25 years old, and at just below 5'2'' tall, he was short by modern standards. His DNA contained variants that suggested he had dark skin and brown eyes, and his skeletal features suggest he looked much like populations from tropical regions of the world, suggesting recent migration to the north. He also had more Neanderthal DNA than is found in Asians and Europeans today, which supports the hypothesis that humans mixed with Neanderthals early on in our history beyond Africa.
What do people with the surname Aggarwal 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.
"Aggarwal" Surname 35.0%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Aggarwal" Surname 31.2%
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.
"Aggarwal" Surname 11.9%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Aggarwal?
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 Aggarwal are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition