Explore the Family Name Bhatia
The meaning of Bhatia
Indian (Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Punjab): from the name of a traditionally mercantile caste, probably derived from Sanskrit bhaṭṭa ‘lord’. See also Bhatt and Bhatti. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Prem, Anil, Raj, Sanjay, Subhash, Sunil, Vijay, Ashok, Ram, Shashi, Kamlesh, Rajesh.
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How common is the last name Bhatia in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bhatia has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 10,093rd most popular surname in the United States but jumped to the 7,381st position by 2010. This constitutes an increase of approximately 26.87%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a significant rise from 2,944 in 2000 to 4,515 in 2010, a growth of 53.36%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Bhatia per 100k population grew by 40.37% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,093 | #7,381 | 26.87% |
| Count | 2,944 | 4,515 | 53.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.09 | 1.53 | 40.37% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bhatia
The Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnicity reveals that the majority of individuals with the Bhatia surname identify as being of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity, increasing slightly from 89.57% in 2000 to 91.14% in 2010. During the same decade, the proportion of Bhatias identifying with two or more ethnic identities decreased notably by 43.15%. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as White, Hispanic, and Black showed modest increases of 17.33%, 14.58%, and 20.00% respectively. However, individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a decline of 21.62% in this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 89.57% | 91.14% | 1.75% |
| White | 4.04% | 4.74% | 17.33% |
| Two or More Races | 5.33% | 3.03% | -43.15% |
| Hispanic | 0.48% | 0.55% | 14.58% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.37% | 0.29% | -21.62% |
| Black | 0.2% | 0.24% | 20% |
Bhatia 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 Bhatia is Northern Indian & Pakistani, which comprises 81.6% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (5.3%) and French & German (2.3%). Additional ancestries include Central Asian, Southern Indian Subgroup, Southern Indian & Sri Lankan, Bengali & Northeast Indian, and Chinese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Northern Indian & Pakistani | 81.6% |
| British & Irish | 5.3% |
| French & German | 2.3% |
| Other | 10.7% |
Possible origins of the surname Bhatia
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 Bhatia have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in Pakistan, and United Kingdom.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Punjab, Pakistan | 82.40% |
| Sindh, Pakistan | 77.50% |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan | 70.60% |
| Balochistan, Pakistan | 15.70% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 12.70% |
What Bhatia 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 Bhatia is R-Z93, which is predominantly found among people with Central & South Asian ancestry. Haplogroup R-Z93 is descended from haplogroup R-M420. Other common haplogroups include R-Z94 and R-M479, which are predominantly found among people with European and Central & South Asian ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Khan, Srinivasan, Kulkarni, Shaikh, Ahmed, Malik, Siddiqui, Hamid, Ahmad, Hussain.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Bhatia surname are: M, H, M30. 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 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 Bhatia 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.
"Bhatia" Surname 42.9%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Bhatia" Surname 14.4%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Bhatia?
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 Bhatia are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition