Explore the Family Name Bose
The meaning of Bose
1. English (Cornwall): variant of Boas. 2. English: variant of Bowes. 3. German (also Böse): from Middle High German bœse, bōse ‘bad, evil; worthless’, later ‘furious, angry’, possibly a nickname for someone with angry or grim looks. Compare Boese. 4. Indian (Bengal) and Bangladeshi: Anglicized form of Basu. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Gautam, Salil, Alok, Arun, Chandra, Kunal, Partha, Somesh, Subhas, Amit, Anindya, Anjan.
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How common is the last name Bose in the United States?
According to data gathered from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bose has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname moved up from 10,357th most common in 2000 to 9,547th in 2010, showing an increase of 7.82%. The number of individuals with the surname also saw a significant growth – from 2,849 in 2000 to 3,406 in 2010, marking a 19.55% increase. This indicates that for every 100,000 people, there were 1.06 named Bose in 2000 and this number rose to 1.15 in 2010, a rise of 8.49%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,357 | #9,547 | 7.82% |
| Count | 2,849 | 3,406 | 19.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.06 | 1.15 | 8.49% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bose
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that between 2000 and 2010, the majority of the Boses identified as White, although this group saw a decrease of 15.52% over the decade. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 37.21%, making it the second largest ethnicity among those with the Bose surname in 2010. There was also a noticeable increase of 48.73% in the Hispanic category. However, those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased in this period by 16.41% and 30.43%, respectively. The category Two or more races also saw a slight decrease of 9.51%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.37% | 51% | -15.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 27.41% | 37.61% | 37.21% |
| Black | 7.13% | 5.96% | -16.41% |
| Two or More Races | 3.05% | 2.76% | -9.51% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 2.35% | 48.73% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.46% | 0.32% | -30.43% |
Bose 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 Bose is Bengali & Northeast Indian, which comprises 34.0% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (18.1%) and French & German (17.9%). Additional ancestries include Northern Indian & Pakistani, Southern Indian Subgroup, Eastern European, Southern Indian & Sri Lankan, and Scandinavian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Bengali & Northeast Indian | 34.0% |
| British & Irish | 18.1% |
| French & German | 17.9% |
| Other | 30.0% |
Possible origins of the surname Bose
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 Bose have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Lancashire, United Kingdom | 40.70% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 40.70% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 40.70% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 40.70% |
| South Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 40.70% |
What Bose 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 Bose 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-L266 and R-M417, which are predominantly found among people with Central & South Asian and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Khan, Kulkarni, Raja, Farrow, Malik, Hoover, Hartz, Rashid, Shaikh, Nathan.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Bose surname are: M, H, K1. 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 Bose 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.
"Bose" Surname 30.0%
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.
"Bose" Surname 31.2%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Bose" Surname 24.2%
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.
"Bose" Surname 10.1%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Bose?
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 Bose are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition