Explore the Family Name Kapoor
The meaning of Kapoor
Indian (Punjab): from a personal name meaning ‘camphor’ (Sanskrit karpūra). In Sanskrit literature, it is common as a personal name. There is also a feminine form, karpūrikā. Many compound names are found with karpūra as the first element: masculine names such as Karpuravarsha, Karpurasena, as well as female names such as Karpuratilaka and Karpuramanjari. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Ashok, Vijay, Anil, Raj, Rakesh, Vinod, Sanjay, Deepak, Ajay, Amit, Atul, Sunil.
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How common is the last name Kapoor in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kapoor has increased significantly between 2000 and 2010. The rank has improved from 12,605 in 2000 to 8,663 in 2010, which is a rise of 31.27 percent. In terms of count, there were 2,253 individuals with the Kapoor surname in 2000, and this number soared by 68.4 percent to reach 3,794 in 2010. This increase reflects a higher proportion per 100,000 people, moving up from 0.84 in 2000 to 1.29 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,605 | #8,663 | 31.27% |
| Count | 2,253 | 3,794 | 68.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.84 | 1.29 | 53.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kapoor
Ethnicity-wise, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Kapoor surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group composed 85.62 percent in 2000, increasing slightly to 87.98 percent in 2010. The second largest ethnic identity witnessed a decrease, with those identifying as two or more races dropping from 6.88 percent in 2000 to 4.16 percent in 2010. Whites decreased by 12.01 percent, while Hispanics saw an increase from 0.93 percent to 1.66 percent. Interestingly, the categories of Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native emerged in 2010, with 0.45 percent and 0.40 percent respectively, having been at zero in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 85.62% | 87.98% | 2.76% |
| White | 6.08% | 5.35% | -12.01% |
| Two or More Races | 6.88% | 4.16% | -39.53% |
| Hispanic | 0.93% | 1.66% | 78.49% |
| Black | 0% | 0.45% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.4% | 0% |
Kapoor 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 Kapoor is Northern Indian & Pakistani, which comprises 76.0% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (8.7%) and French & German (2.7%). Additional ancestries include Central Asian, Eastern European, Bengali & Northeast Indian, Southern Indian Subgroup, and Southern Indian & Sri Lankan.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Northern Indian & Pakistani | 76.0% |
| British & Irish | 8.7% |
| French & German | 2.7% |
| Other | 12.5% |
Possible origins of the surname Kapoor
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 Kapoor have recent ancestry locations in Pakistan and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Punjab, Pakistan | 80.20% |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan | 58.60% |
| Sindh, Pakistan | 57.80% |
| Lancashire, United Kingdom | 12.10% |
| Kent, United Kingdom | 12.10% |
What Kapoor 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 Kapoor 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-M417 and R-Z93, which are predominantly found among people with European and Central & South Asian ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Sidhu, Malhotra, Banerjee, Verma, Amin, Sharma, Singh, Joshi, Qureshi, Rai.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Kapoor surname are: M, H, M30. 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 Kapoor 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.
"Kapoor" Surname 41.7%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Cheek Dimples
Small indentations that appear on the cheeks when a person smiles.
"Kapoor" Surname 27.3%
23andMe Users 37.6%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Kapoor" Surname 20.6%
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.
"Kapoor" Surname 6.9%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Kapoor?
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 Kapoor are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition