Explore the Family Name Haider

The meaning of Haider

1. Muslim: variant of Haidar. 2. South German: habitational name for someone from a place called Haid, or a topographic name for someone who lived on a heath, wasteland (see Heid). Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Syed, Ghulam, Ali, Mohammad, Mohammed, Sayed, Ahmad, Muhammad, Nadeem, Sajjad, Salman, Abbas.

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How common is the last name Haider in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Haider has seen a notable increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Haider was ranked 9929 among all surnames, but by 2010, it had risen to 8070, demonstrating an 18.72% growth. The count of individuals with this surname also grew significantly during this period, from 2999 to 4107, marking a 36.95% increase. This escalated the representation of Haider per 100k population from 1.11 to 1.39, a rise of 25.23%.

20002010Change
Rank#9,929#8,07018.72%
Count2,9994,10736.95%
Proportion per 100k1.111.3925.23%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Haider

In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census show a shifting landscape for those bearing the surname Haider between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, most identified as White, at 55.82%, but by 2010, this figure had dropped to 47.50%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander saw a significant increase, from 32.78% to 43.22%. Representation of two or more ethnic identities decreased from 7.97% to 4.89%. There was a moderate increase in Hispanic identification from 1.93% to 2.87%, while Black identification remained relatively stable, decreasing slightly from 1.13% to 1.10%. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation also showed a slight increase from 0.37% to 0.41%.

20002010Change
White55.82%47.5%-14.91%
Asian/Pacific Islander32.78%43.22%31.85%
Two or More Races7.97%4.89%-38.64%
Hispanic1.93%2.87%48.7%
Black1.13%1.1%-2.65%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0.37%0.41%10.81%

Haider 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 Haider is Northern Indian & Pakistani, which comprises 33.0% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (19.8%) and British & Irish (13.1%). Additional ancestries include Bengali & Northeast Indian, Scandinavian, Eastern European, Iranian, Caucasian & Mesopotamian, and Central Asian.

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ANCESTRY BREAKDOWNCOMPOSITION
Northern Indian & Pakistani33.0%
French & German19.8%
British & Irish13.1%
Other34.2%
Haider

Possible origins of the surname Haider

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 Haider have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Pakistan.

RECENT ANCESTRY LocationPercentage
Merseyside, United Kingdom30.20%
West Yorkshire, United Kingdom30.20%
Greater Manchester, United Kingdom30.20%
Greater London, United Kingdom30.20%
Glasgow City, United Kingdom30.20%

What Haider 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 Haider 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-M479 and J-L26, which are predominantly found among people with Central & South Asian and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Shaikh, Ahmad, Ahmed, Rahman, Hussain, Ali, Sheikh, Habib, Khan, Hartman.

The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Haider surname are: M, H1, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.

haiderPaternal Haplogroup Origins R-M420

Your 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.

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What do people with the surname Haider 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

Haider

Chocolate Ice Cream

Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.

"Haider" Surname 42.9%

23andMe Users 41.3%

Traits

Haider

Misophonia

When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.

"Haider" Surname 27.3%

23andMe Users 27.9%

Habits

Haider

Sugary Drink

Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.

"Haider" Surname 23.5%

23andMe Users 21.1%

Wellness

Haider

Migraine

A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.

"Haider" Surname 15.4%

23andMe Users 16.4%

Are health conditions linked to the last name Haider?

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 Haider are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition

Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Y402H variant

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of irreversible vision loss among older adults. The disease results in damage to the central part of the retina (the macula), impairing vision needed for reading, driving, or even recognizing faces. The 23andMe Health + Ancestry DNA test includes the two most common variants associated with an increased risk of developing the condition: the Y402H variant in the CFH gene and the A69S variant in the ARMS2 gene. Learn more about Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Northern Indian & Pakistani 52.7%

23andMe Users 57.2%