Explore the Family Name Hamid
The meaning of Hamid
Muslim: 1. from a personal name based on Arabic ḥamīd ‘praised’, ‘praiseworthy’. Al Ḥamīd ‘the All-Laudable’ is an attribute of God/Allah, giving rise to the compound name ʿAbd al-Ḥamīd, ʿAbdul-Ḥamīd (see Abdelhamid and Abdulhamid). The root ḥmd ‘praise’ is one of the most common elements in Arabic name forming; in addition to this name, it also lies behind names such as Ahmad and Muhammad. Compare Hameed. 2. from a personal name based on Arabic ḥāmid ‘praising, praiser (of God)’. Compare Hamed. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Abdul, Mohammed, Mohamed, Syed, Tariq, Bashir, Hamid, Mohammad, Rashid, Saeed, Zahid, Abdullah.
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How common is the last name Hamid in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hamid has experienced a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 12,405 in 2000, it rose 2,932 places to rank 9,473 by 2010 — a 23.64% change. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased significantly during the same period, from 2,295 in 2000 to 3,433 in 2010, showing a growth of 49.59%. This translates to a proportion increase from 0.85 per 100,000 individuals in 2000 to 1.16 per 100,000 in 2010, an increase of 36.47%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,405 | #9,473 | 23.64% |
| Count | 2,295 | 3,433 | 49.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.85 | 1.16 | 36.47% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hamid
The Decennial U.S. Census also offers insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hamid. In 2000, the largest ethnicity group was Asian/Pacific Islander at 35.29%, followed by White at 28.1% and Black at 11.98%. By 2010, there were notable shifts: Asian/Pacific Islander increased to 38.86%, White to 31.14%, and Black to 18.15%. The percentage of those identifying as Two or more races saw a drastic decrease from 21.09% in 2000 to 8.53% in 2010. Hispanic representation showed a slight drop from 2.83% to 2.62%, whereas the American Indian and Alaskan Native group remained stable at 0.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 35.29% | 38.86% | 10.12% |
| White | 28.1% | 31.14% | 10.82% |
| Black | 11.98% | 18.15% | 51.5% |
| Two or More Races | 21.09% | 8.53% | -59.55% |
| Hispanic | 2.83% | 2.62% | -7.42% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0% |
Hamid 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 Hamid is Northern Indian & Pakistani, which comprises 30.5% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are Iranian, Caucasian & Mesopotamian (9.2%) and Bengali & Northeast Indian (7.5%). Additional ancestries include French & German, Sudanese, British & Irish, Southern Indian & Sri Lankan, and Egyptian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Northern Indian & Pakistani | 30.5% |
| Iranian, Caucasian & Mesopotamian | 9.2% |
| Bengali & Northeast Indian | 7.5% |
| Other | 52.8% |
Possible origins of the surname Hamid
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 Hamid have recent ancestry locations in Pakistan and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Punjab, Pakistan | 27.60% |
| Belfast, United Kingdom | 15.80% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 15.80% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 15.80% |
| Lancashire, United Kingdom | 15.80% |
What Hamid 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 Hamid is R-Z93, which is predominantly found among people with Central & South Asian ancestry. Haplogroup R-Z93 is descended from haplogroup R-M420. Other common haplogroups include J-M172 and R-M479, which are predominantly found among people with European and Central & South Asian ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Shaikh, Zwick, Nick, Duty, Nicely, Nice, Ney, Dziedzic, Eades, Newbold.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Hamid surname are: M, H, M4_64. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M420Your 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 Hamid 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.
"Hamid" Surname 41.2%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Hamid" Surname 24.1%
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.
"Hamid" Surname 11.1%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Hamid?
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 Hamid are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition