Explore the Family Name Das
The meaning of Das
1. Indian (West Bengal) and Bangladeshi: Kayastha name, from Bengali daš ‘votary, servant’, from Sanskrit dāsa ‘slave, servant’. It is also commonly used as the final element of compound personal names, for example Bhagavandas ‘servant of god’, Mohandas ‘votary of Mohan (an epithet of the god Krishna)’. 2. Dutch: nickname from das ‘badger’, a cognate of German Dachs. 3. Turkish (Daş): ornamental name or nickname from daş ‘stone, rock’. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Pranab, Ajit, Pankaj, Ashok, Krishna, Anil, Dipak, Gokul, Kalyan, Mohan, Suman, Tapas.
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How common is the last name Das in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Das" has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 7091st most common surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 4837th position, a change of approximately 31.79%. The number of individuals with this surname increased by 67.64% during this period, from 4348 in 2000 to 7289 in 2010. The proportion of people named Das for every 100,000 individuals also increased by 53.42%, from 1.61 in 2000 to 2.47 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,091 | #4,837 | 31.79% |
| Count | 4,348 | 7,289 | 67.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.61 | 2.47 | 53.42% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Das
As per the Decennial U.S. Census data concerning ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname "Das" identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group saw an increase of 18.80% from 2000 to 2010, accounting for 85.61% of all Dases in 2010, up from 72.06% in 2000. The percentage of those identifying as having two or more races decreased significantly by 58.38%, while the proportion of White individuals also dropped by 55.95%. The Hispanic and Black communities experienced minor fluctuations, decreasing by 24.43% and increasing by 70.37% respectively. Notably, American Indian and Alaskan Natives with the surname Das saw the largest proportional increase, rising by 160.87%, although they still represent a small portion of people with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 72.06% | 85.61% | 18.8% |
| White | 17.32% | 7.63% | -55.95% |
| Two or More Races | 8% | 3.33% | -58.38% |
| Black | 1.08% | 1.84% | 70.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 0.99% | -24.43% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.23% | 0.6% | 160.87% |
Das 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 Das is Bengali & Northeast Indian, which comprises 57.8% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are Northern Indian & Pakistani (9.5%) and Southern Indian & Sri Lankan (7.7%). Additional ancestries include British & Irish, Southern Indian Subgroup, French & German, Eastern European, and Malayali Subgroup.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Bengali & Northeast Indian | 57.8% |
| Northern Indian & Pakistani | 9.5% |
| Southern Indian & Sri Lankan | 7.7% |
| Other | 25.1% |
Possible origins of the surname Das
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 Das have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in United Kingdom, and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Lancashire, United Kingdom | 16.10% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 16.10% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 16.10% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 16.10% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 16.10% |
What Das 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 Das 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-L266 and J-L26, which are predominantly found among people with Central & South Asian and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Joshi, Sharma, Qureshi, Mehta, Prasad, Verma, Kumar, Hussain, Siddiqui, Malik.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Das surname are: M, H, R. 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 Das 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.
"Das" Surname 45.0%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Cheek Dimples
Small indentations that appear on the cheeks when a person smiles.
"Das" Surname 30.6%
23andMe Users 37.6%
Habits
Vitamin Use
Takes vitamins on a regular basis.
"Das" Surname 33.3%
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.
"Das" Surname 10.8%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Das?
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 Das are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition