Explore the Family Name Malhotra
The meaning of Malhotra
Indian (Punjab): Khatri name, an altered form of Mehrotra. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Vinod, Raj, Sanjay, Anil, Rakesh, Sandeep, Ajay, Ashok, Ravi, Subhash, Vijay, Om.
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How common is the last name Malhotra in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Malhotra has seen a significant increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 14,226th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 10,046th position, marking a rise of 29.38%. The count of individuals with the surname also increased significantly during this period, from 1935 in 2000 to 3206 in 2010, representing a growth of 65.68%. Accordingly, the proportion of the Malhotra surname per 100k people grew by 51.39%, from 0.72 in 2000 to 1.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,226 | #10,046 | 29.38% |
| Count | 1,935 | 3,206 | 65.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.72 | 1.09 | 51.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Malhotra
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the Malhotra surname is predominantly associated with the Asian/Pacific Islander ethnic identity. This group accounted for 87.49% in 2000 and increased to 90.49% in 2010, reflecting an upward change of 3.43%. Although the percentage of those identifying with two or more races decreased by 50.25% and White identity decreased by 9.18%, there were slight increases among Hispanic (from 0.88% to 1.22%) and Black (from 0.31% to 0.41%) ethnic identities. Meanwhile, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained stable at 0.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 87.49% | 90.49% | 3.43% |
| White | 5.01% | 4.55% | -9.18% |
| Two or More Races | 5.89% | 2.93% | -50.25% |
| Hispanic | 0.88% | 1.22% | 38.64% |
| Black | 0.31% | 0.41% | 32.26% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.41% | 0.41% | 0% |
Malhotra 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 Malhotra is Northern Indian & Pakistani, which comprises 84.6% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (2.4%) and Central Asian (1.6%). Additional ancestries include Filipino & Austronesian, Southern Indian Subgroup, Spanish & Portuguese, Iranian, Caucasian & Mesopotamian, and Southern Indian & Sri Lankan.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Northern Indian & Pakistani | 84.6% |
| British & Irish | 2.4% |
| Central Asian | 1.6% |
| Other | 11.4% |
Possible origins of the surname Malhotra
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 Malhotra have recent ancestry locations in Pakistan and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Punjab, Pakistan | 84.50% |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan | 68.00% |
| Sindh, Pakistan | 67.00% |
| Edinburgh, United Kingdom | 6.20% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 6.20% |
What Malhotra 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 Malhotra 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-M512, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Sidhu, Kapoor, Banerjee, Verma, Amin, Joshi, Singh, Sharma, Sethi, Persaud.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Malhotra surname are: M, U2, 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 Malhotra 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.
"Malhotra" Surname 52.2%
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.
"Malhotra" Surname 40.0%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Vitamin Use
Takes vitamins on a regular basis.
"Malhotra" Surname 41.7%
23andMe Users 45.5%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Malhotra" Surname 11.9%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Malhotra?
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 Malhotra are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition