Explore the Family Name Amin
The meaning of Amin
Arabic and Indian (northern states): from an Arabic personal name based on amīn ‘trustworthy, faithful, honest’. Al-Amīn ‘the trustworthy’ is an honorific title of the prophet Muhammad. The term is used in combination with other words to form compound names: for example, Ruḥ-ul-Amīn ‘faithful spirit’ is an epithet of the Angel Gabriel mentioned in the Koran (26:193). In India, the name came to be used as a term denoting a government official concerned with investigation of land claims and revenue claims, collection of revenue, and land surveying. Bearers of the Arabic surname are both Muslims and Christians. Compare Ameen, Amen, Amine. History: Al-Amīn (787–813) was the name of the sixth Abbasid caliph of Baghdad. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Ashok, Mahesh, Ramesh, Dilip, Kirit, Pravin, Suresh, Jagdish, Mahendra, Sanjay, Shailesh, Yogesh. Arabic/Muslim Mohammed, Mohammad, Muhammad, Ali, Mohamed, Nurul, Ruhul, Ahmed, Khalid, Abbas, Hussein, Tariq.
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How common is the last name Amin in the United States?
The surname Amin has been steadily increasing in popularity in the United States, according to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Amin ranked 4327th among all surnames in the country but rose significantly to the 3243rd position by 2010, a jump of approximately 25.05 percent. The count of individuals with the surname also surged from 7601 in 2000 to 11137 in 2010, representing a significant increase of 46.52 percent. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Amin per 100,000 U.S. residents shot up by 34.04 percent over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #4,327 | #3,243 | 25.05% |
| Count | 7,601 | 11,137 | 46.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.82 | 3.78 | 34.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Amin
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the Amin surname is most prevalent among the Asian/Pacific Islander community. The proportion of individuals with this ethnic background bearing the Amin name increased from 68.46 percent in 2000 to 70.93 percent in 2010. However, there was a significant reduction, about 56.74 percent, in the number of Amins identifying as two or more races. On the other hand, the percentage of Amins who identified as White and Black grew by 14.97 percent and 26.38 percent respectively. The proportion of Hispanics and American Indian and Alaskan Natives with the surname saw minimal changes.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 68.46% | 70.93% | 3.61% |
| White | 13.29% | 15.28% | 14.97% |
| Black | 5.8% | 7.33% | 26.38% |
| Two or More Races | 10.31% | 4.46% | -56.74% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 1.75% | 1.74% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.41% | 0.25% | -39.02% |
Amin 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 Amin is Gujarati Patidar, which comprises 32.8% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are Northern Indian & Pakistani (13.7%) and Iranian, Caucasian & Mesopotamian (13.7%). Additional ancestries include Bengali & Northeast Indian, Egyptian, British & Irish, Levantine, and Spanish & Portuguese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Gujarati Patidar | 32.8% |
| Northern Indian & Pakistani | 13.7% |
| Iranian, Caucasian & Mesopotamian | 13.7% |
| Other | 39.8% |
Possible origins of the surname Amin
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 Amin have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in Pakistan, and Iran.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Punjab, Pakistan | 13.10% |
| Tehran Province, Iran | 12.10% |
| East Azerbaijan Province, Iran | 9.60% |
| Isfahan Province, Iran | 9.10% |
| Fars Province, Iran | 8.10% |
What Amin 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 Amin is R-Y7, which is predominantly found among people with Central & South Asian ancestry. Haplogroup R-Y7 is descended from haplogroup R-M420. Other common haplogroups include E-L29 and H-M52, which are predominantly found among people with European and Central & South Asian ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Sharma, Ali, Malik, Mehta, Ahmed, Singh, Ahmad, Mohammed, Joshi, Rahman.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Amin surname are: M, H, U7. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M420Your maternal lineage may be linked to the ancient people of the Indian subcontinent
While Haplogroup M is widespread throughout South and East Asia, it is more diverse on the Indian sub-continent than anywhere else in the world. The high degree of diversity of M in India is likely tied to its ancient arrival here nearly 50,000 years ago. In addition to M2, which is found throughout the subcontinent, there are dozens of haplogroups branching off of M that exist in India. These branches are often connected to specific regions, tribes, or ethnic groups. For example, haplogroup M18 is found among the Oraon peoples of eastern India and Bangladesh, while haplogroup M41 is common among the Pardhan speakers of eastern India, and haplogroup M31a can be found on the Andaman Islands, just off the southeast coast of India.
What do people with the surname Amin 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.
"Amin" Surname 30.8%
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.
"Amin" Surname 40.8%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Vitamin Use
Takes vitamins on a regular basis.
"Amin" Surname 48.7%
23andMe Users 45.5%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Amin" Surname 13.7%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Amin?
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 Amin are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition