Explore the Family Name Arora
The meaning of Arora
Indian (Punjab): from the name of a mercantile community of the Punjab. It is derived from a placename, Aror (now called Rohri, in Sindh, Pakistan). According to legend, the Aroras are of Kshatriya stock, but denied their Kshatriya origin in order to escape persecution by Paras Ram (parašurāma in Sanskrit means ‘Rama with the axe’). They called themselves Aur, which means ‘someone else’ in Hindi and Punjabi. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Sanjay, Vijay, Arun, Sanjeev, Ajay, Anil, Om, Raj, Satish, Vivek, Ashok, Ashish.
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How common is the last name Arora in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Arora has increased significantly over the years. In 2000, Arora was ranked as the 11,044th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 6,697th spot, marking a 39.36% rise in rank. The count of individuals with the Arora last name also surged by 91.02%, from 2,640 in 2000 to 5,043 in 2010. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Arora per 100,000 increased by 74.49%, from 0.98 in 2000 to 1.71 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,044 | #6,697 | 39.36% |
| Count | 2,640 | 5,043 | 91.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.98 | 1.71 | 74.49% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Arora
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that a majority of individuals with the Arora surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group grew by 5.86% between 2000 and 2010, from 87.31% to 92.43%. There were reductions in the percentage of Aroras who identified as Two or more races (-64.25%), White (-25.37%), and Hispanic (-32.35%). However, there was an increase in those identifying as Black (125.93%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (15.56%) during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 87.31% | 92.43% | 5.86% |
| White | 4.73% | 3.53% | -25.37% |
| Two or More Races | 6.21% | 2.22% | -64.25% |
| Hispanic | 1.02% | 0.69% | -32.35% |
| Black | 0.27% | 0.61% | 125.93% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.45% | 0.52% | 15.56% |
Arora 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 Arora is Northern Indian & Pakistani, which comprises 85.9% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (3.6%) and French & German (3.2%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Southern Indian Subgroup, Iranian, Caucasian & Mesopotamian, Chinese, and Bengali & Northeast Indian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Northern Indian & Pakistani | 85.9% |
| British & Irish | 3.6% |
| French & German | 3.2% |
| Other | 7.3% |
Possible origins of the surname Arora
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 Arora have recent ancestry locations in Pakistan and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Punjab, Pakistan | 90.70% |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan | 87.30% |
| Sindh, Pakistan | 86.70% |
| Balochistan, Pakistan | 32.00% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 6.70% |
What Arora 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 Arora 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 R-Y6 and R-M417, which are predominantly found among people with Central & South Asian and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Sharma, Singh, Malik, Prasad, Joshi, Kumar, Islam, Khan, Bhatt, Mehta.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Arora surname are: M3a1, H, U7. These most commonly trace back to individuals of Central & South Asian and European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M420Your 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 Arora 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.
"Arora" Surname 58.6%
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.
"Arora" Surname 38.9%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Arora" Surname 22.2%
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.
"Arora" Surname 11.2%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Arora?
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 Arora are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition