Explore the Family Name Mahmood
The meaning of Mahmood
Muslim (mainly Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Iraq): variant of Mahmud. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Khalid, Tariq, Arshad, Syed, Tahir, Shahid, Nasir, Arif, Zahid, Sultan, Zia, Asif.
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How common is the last name Mahmood in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mahmood increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 8,594th and rose to 6,335th in 2010 - a change of 26.29%. The number of individuals with this surname also saw significant growth during this period, from 3,525 people in 2000 to 5,384 in 2010, representing an increase of 52.74%. The proportion of people bearing the Mahmood surname per 100,000 also increased by 39.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,594 | #6,335 | 26.29% |
| Count | 3,525 | 5,384 | 52.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.31 | 1.83 | 39.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mahmood
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that among those with the surname Mahmood, there was a significant increase in the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, from 65.53% in 2000 to 75.56% in 2010. There was a notable decrease in those reporting two or more races, falling from 14.84% to 4.98%. The percentage of White individuals remained almost stable, with a slight decrease from 15.32% to 15.25%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Hispanic individuals fell from 2.04% to 1.65%, and the Black population saw a slight rise from 2.13% to 2.32%. Finally, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives with this surname saw an increase from 0.14% to 0.24%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 65.53% | 75.56% | 15.31% |
| White | 15.32% | 15.25% | -0.46% |
| Two or More Races | 14.84% | 4.98% | -66.44% |
| Black | 2.13% | 2.32% | 8.92% |
| Hispanic | 2.04% | 1.65% | -19.12% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.14% | 0.24% | 71.43% |
Mahmood 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 Mahmood is Northern Indian & Pakistani, which comprises 59.5% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are Iranian, Caucasian & Mesopotamian (9.6%) and Bengali & Northeast Indian (7.7%). Additional ancestries include British & Irish, Southern Indian & Sri Lankan, French & German, Eastern European, and Peninsular Arab.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Northern Indian & Pakistani | 59.5% |
| Iranian, Caucasian & Mesopotamian | 9.6% |
| Bengali & Northeast Indian | 7.7% |
| Other | 23.2% |
Possible origins of the surname Mahmood
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 Mahmood have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in Pakistan, and India.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Punjab, Pakistan | 52.00% |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan | 19.50% |
| Sindh, Pakistan | 13.00% |
| Azad Jammu And Kashmir, Pakistan | 11.40% |
| Gujarat, India | 9.80% |
What Mahmood 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 Mahmood is R-Y6, which is predominantly found among people with Central & South Asian ancestry. Haplogroup R-Y6 is descended from haplogroup R-M420. Other common haplogroups include R-L295 and E-M5021, which are predominantly found among people with Central & South Asian and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Hussain, Syed, Mehta, Rao, Kumar, Ahmed, Desai, Das, Ahmad, Sharma.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Mahmood surname are: M, H, R. These most commonly trace back to individuals of 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 Mahmood 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.
"Mahmood" Surname 50.0%
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.
"Mahmood" Surname 26.9%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Mahmood" Surname 19.2%
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.
"Mahmood" Surname 14.3%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Mahmood?
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 Mahmood are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition