Explore the Family Name Garg
The meaning of Garg
Indian (northern states): Bania and Jain name, which goes back to the name of an ancient Hindu sage. The Agarwal Banias and the Oswal Banias both have clans called Garg. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Amit, Anil, Ashok, Sanjay, Narendra, Rajiv, Arun, Atul, Om, Rakesh, Vijay, Ajay.
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How common is the last name Garg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Garg has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Garg was ranked 17,199th most popular surname, while by 2010 it had jumped to 10,641st. This represents a popularity increase of 38.13%. Furthermore, the count of individuals with this surname nearly doubled from 1,519 in 2000 to 3,008 in 2010, marking a remarkable 98.03% surge. The proportion of the Garg surname per 100,000 people similarly rose by 82.14%, from 0.56 to 1.02.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,199 | #10,641 | 38.13% |
| Count | 1,519 | 3,008 | 98.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 1.02 | 82.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Garg
In terms of ethnicity, according to the same Decennial U.S. Census data, the Garg surname is predominantly associated with those of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnic identity. In 2000, approximately 91.84% of individuals with the surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, and this increased slightly to 94.71% in 2010. Those identifying their ethnicity as two or more races decreased from 3.49% to 1.66% over the decade. Similarly, the percentage of individuals with the Garg surname who identified as White dropped from 3.82% to 2.76%, and Black from 0.72% to 0.33%. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in 2000, but in 2010, these groups made up 0.23% and 0.30% of the Garg population respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 91.84% | 94.71% | 3.13% |
| White | 3.82% | 2.76% | -27.75% |
| Two or More Races | 3.49% | 1.66% | -52.44% |
| Black | 0.72% | 0.33% | -54.17% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.3% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.23% | 0% |
Garg 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 Garg is Northern Indian & Pakistani, which comprises 92.2% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are Southern Indian & Sri Lankan (3.1%) and Bengali & Northeast Indian (0.8%). Additional ancestries include Southern Indian Subgroup.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Northern Indian & Pakistani | 92.2% |
| Southern Indian & Sri Lankan | 3.1% |
| Bengali & Northeast Indian | 0.8% |
| Other | 3.9% |
Possible origins of the surname Garg
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 Garg have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in India, and Pakistan.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Maharashtra, India | 8.10% |
| Delhi, India | 8.10% |
| Gujarat, India | 8.10% |
| Haryana, India | 8.10% |
| Punjab, India | 8.10% |
What Garg 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 Garg is H-Z4417, which is predominantly found among people with Central & South Asian ancestry. Haplogroup H-Z4417 is descended from haplogroup H-L901. Other common haplogroups include H-Z4469 and H-M52, which are predominantly found among people with Central & South Asian and Central & South Asian ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Anand, Aggarwal, Agarwal, Jain, Gupta, Agrawal, Kumar, Shah, Zaman, Mehta.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Garg surname are: M, U2, U7. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins H-L901Your maternal lineage may be linked to the Markina Gora man
At an estimated 36,000 years old, the Markina Gora Skeleton is the second most ancient modern human to have his DNA fully sequenced. He was discovered in 1954 in southwest Russia, and recently analyzed to find clues about ancient European ancestry.This man is estimated to have been 20 to 25 years old, and at just below 5'2'' tall, he was short by modern standards. His DNA contained variants that suggested he had dark skin and brown eyes, and his skeletal features suggest he looked much like populations from tropical regions of the world, suggesting recent migration to the north. He also had more Neanderthal DNA than is found in Asians and Europeans today, which supports the hypothesis that humans mixed with Neanderthals early on in our history beyond Africa.
What do people with the surname Garg 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.
"Garg" Surname 35.7%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Cheek Dimples
Small indentations that appear on the cheeks when a person smiles.
"Garg" Surname 46.2%
23andMe Users 37.6%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Garg" Surname 35.0%
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.
"Garg" Surname 15.5%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Garg?
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 Garg are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition