Explore the Family Name Mathur
The meaning of Mathur
Indian: variant of Mathura. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Anil, Sanjay, Raj, Vijay, Ravi, Alok, Ashok, Mukesh, Rajiv, Sharad, Sunil, Amit.
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How common is the last name Mathur in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mathur has seen a significant increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 17,170th most popular, but by 2010 it had jumped to 15,551st place—a 9.43% increase. Likewise, the count of people bearing this surname rose from 1,522 to 1,881 during this period, representing a remarkable 23.59% surge. The proportion of individuals with the Mathur surname also upturned from 0.56 to 0.64 per 100,000 over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,170 | #15,551 | 9.43% |
| Count | 1,522 | 1,881 | 23.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.64 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mathur
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that a majority of those carrying the Mathur surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This demographic experienced a slight growth from 89.16% in 2000 to 90.80% in 2010. The percentage of Mathurs identifying with two or more ethnicities dropped significantly by 40.77%, while the White segment saw a small increase of 6.25%. Ethnic identities such as Hispanic and American Indian/Alaskan Native remained static at 0%. The Black community using the Mathur name witnessed a minor decrease of 12.12% in its representation.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 89.16% | 90.8% | 1.84% |
| White | 4.8% | 5.1% | 6.25% |
| Two or More Races | 4.93% | 2.92% | -40.77% |
| Black | 0.66% | 0.58% | -12.12% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Mathur 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 Mathur is Northern Indian & Pakistani, which comprises 73.7% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are Southern Indian & Sri Lankan (9.3%) and Bengali & Northeast Indian (6.0%). Additional ancestries include British & Irish, Southern Indian Subgroup, French & German, Eastern European, and Ashkenazi Jewish.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Northern Indian & Pakistani | 73.7% |
| Southern Indian & Sri Lankan | 9.3% |
| Bengali & Northeast Indian | 6.0% |
| Other | 11.1% |
Possible origins of the surname Mathur
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 Mathur have recent ancestry locations in India and United Kingdom.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Rajasthan, India | 60.80% |
| Uttar Pradesh, India | 60.80% |
| Punjab, India | 45.10% |
| Gujarat, India | 39.20% |
| Delhi, India | 27.50% |
What Mathur 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 Mathur is O-F2415, which is predominantly found among people with East Asian & Indigenous American ancestry. Haplogroup O-F2415 is descended from haplogroup O-M1359. Other common haplogroups include E-M183 and O-F2859, which are predominantly found among people with European and East Asian & Indigenous American ancestry.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Mathur surname are: M, H, U2. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins O-M1359
Your paternal lineage may be linked to the Cham
One of the many populations harboring members of haplogroup O1b1a1a1a1 is the Cham ethnic group, a group of people who speak Austronesian languages in Mainland Southeast Asia. Austronesian languages make up a language family that is extremely large and widespread, comprising over 350 million people on islands such as Madagascar, Easter Island, and many others. However, Austronesian languages are less common on mainland Asia, with a notable exception being the Chamic language. Research suggests that ancestors of the Cham people migrated from Southeast Asian islands to the mainland around the year 500 BCE, and that early Cham populations quickly began mixing with indigenous southern Vietnamese populations. As a result, the Chamic language now has words that were borrowed from languages spoken by indigenous Vietnamese people. It is likely that an ancestral Kinh population was one of the populations that mixed with the Cham people shortly after their migration to mainland Asia.
Your 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.
Are health conditions linked to the last name Mathur?
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 Mathur are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition