Explore the Family Name Habib
The meaning of Habib
Arabic and Jewish (Sephardic): from an Arabic personal name based on habīb ‘beloved, friend’, used by Muslims, Christians, and Jews. Habībullāh ‘beloved of God’ is an epithet of the prophet Muhammad. Compare Habeeb. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Ahsan, Mohammad, Mohammed, Mohamed, Abdul, Amir, Habib, Muhammad, Nabil, Nagi, Jamal, Kamil.
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How common is the last name Habib in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Habib has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Habib was ranked 8,850th in terms of popularity and had a count of 3,404 bearers. By 2010, the rank climbed to 6,836th and the count of people with this last name grew to 4,932, indicating an increase of approximately 44.89%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also rose by 32.54% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,850 | #6,836 | 22.76% |
| Count | 3,404 | 4,932 | 44.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.26 | 1.67 | 32.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Habib
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Habib. From 2000 to 2010, there was a noticeable increase in the percentage of individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black, with an upturn of 23.51% and 56.70% respectively. Meanwhile, the proportion of those reporting their ethnicity as White saw a slight decrease of 1.86%. Individuals reporting two or more races decreased considerably by 58.64%. The decade also marked the appearance of Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities among those bearing the surname Habib, though they accounted for only smaller fractions.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.67% | 58.56% | -1.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 22.03% | 27.21% | 23.51% |
| Black | 3.88% | 6.08% | 56.7% |
| Two or More Races | 11.87% | 4.91% | -58.64% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.12% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.12% | 0% |
Habib 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 Habib is Levantine, which comprises 20.6% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are Northern Indian & Pakistani (14.8%) and Coptic Egyptian (9.2%). Additional ancestries include British & Irish, French & German, Bengali & Northeast Indian, Iranian, Caucasian & Mesopotamian, and Central Asian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Levantine | 20.6% |
| Northern Indian & Pakistani | 14.8% |
| Coptic Egyptian | 9.2% |
| Other | 55.3% |
Possible origins of the surname Habib
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 Habib have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in Lebanon, and Syria.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Beirut Governorate, Lebanon | 25.70% |
| North Governorate, Lebanon | 25.70% |
| Mount Lebanon Governorate, Lebanon | 25.70% |
| Beqaa Governorate, Lebanon | 24.30% |
| Nabatiyeh Governorate, Lebanon | 23.50% |
What Habib 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 Habib is J-L26, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup J-L26 is descended from haplogroup J-M304. Other common haplogroups include J-CTS5368 and T-L208, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Ismail, Aziz, Abbas, Salim, Ali, Ahmad, Hassan, Ahmed, Osman, Mohammed.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Habib surname are: M, HV, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins J-M304Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Habib 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.
"Habib" Surname 40.6%
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.
"Habib" Surname 30.0%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Habib" Surname 23.3%
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.
"Habib" Surname 13.5%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Habib?
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 Habib are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition