Explore the Family Name Dave
The meaning of Dave
1. Indian (Gujarat; pronounced as two syllables): Brahmin name, from Sanskrit dvivedī ‘(one who has studied) two Vedas’. Compare Dube 5. 2. English: from the personal name Dave, a short form of David. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Rajesh, Bharat, Ashok, Kamlesh, Kiran, Amit, Dilip, Kirit, Mukesh, Prakash, Raj, Ramesh.
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How common is the last name Dave in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Dave" has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 7630th in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 6504th position, indicating a rise of about 14.76%. Furthermore, the count associated with the name escalated from 4016 in 2000 to 5218 in 2010, a substantial increase of approximately 29.93%. This growth is also evident when considering the proportion per 100k people, which increased by 18.79% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,630 | #6,504 | 14.76% |
| Count | 4,016 | 5,218 | 29.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.49 | 1.77 | 18.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dave
In terms of ethnicity distribution, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname "Dave" identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a noticeable shift during this period, with the percentage rising from 60.41% to 72.29%. Meanwhile, the number of those identifying as two or more races experienced a significant decrease, dropping by 52.66%. The percentages of those identifying as White, Black, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all declined as well, with the most notable decrease observed among those identifying as Black, which dropped by 33.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 60.41% | 72.29% | 19.67% |
| White | 17.16% | 13.3% | -22.49% |
| Black | 14.59% | 9.68% | -33.65% |
| Two or More Races | 4.33% | 2.05% | -52.66% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 1.34% | -8.84% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.04% | 1.34% | -34.31% |
Dave 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 Dave is Northern Indian & Pakistani, which comprises 68.7% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (7.7%) and French & German (4.2%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Italian, Ashkenazi Jewish, Southern Indian & Sri Lankan, and Gujarati Patidar.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Northern Indian & Pakistani | 68.7% |
| British & Irish | 7.7% |
| French & German | 4.2% |
| Other | 19.3% |
Possible origins of the surname Dave
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 Dave have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Pakistan.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 17.30% |
| Belfast, United Kingdom | 17.30% |
| Edinburgh, United Kingdom | 17.30% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 17.30% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 17.30% |
What Dave 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 Dave is R-Y6, which is predominantly found among people with Central & South Asian ancestry. Haplogroup R-Y6 is descended from haplogroup R-M420. Other common haplogroups include R-P311 and R-L266, which are predominantly found among people with European and Central & South Asian ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Prasad, Mishra, Malik, Das, Hussain, Sharma, Singh, Mathew, Joshi, Chaudhry.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Dave surname are: H, M30, 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 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 Dave 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.
"Dave" Surname 50.0%
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.
"Dave" Surname 33.3%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Vitamin Use
Takes vitamins on a regular basis.
"Dave" Surname 42.9%
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.
"Dave" Surname 6.3%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Dave?
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 Dave are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition