Explore the Family Name Mirza
The meaning of Mirza
Muslim (mainly the Indian subcontinent) and Assyrian/Chaldean: from a personal name based on the Persian honorific title mīrzā, a shortened form of mir-zadeh ‘child of a prince’. Compare Merza. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Mohammad, Imran, Mohammed, Khalid, Muhammad, Ahmed, Ali, Asif, Javed, Masood, Nadeem, Abdul.
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How common is the last name Mirza in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Mirza" has significantly increased over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Mirza was ranked 9267th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had jumped up to the 6940th position, marking a change of over 25%. Moreover, the count of people with this surname also surged from 3,234 in 2000 to 4,831 in 2010 – an impressive increase of almost 50%. The proportion of people named Mirza per 100,000 individuals also rose from 1.2 to 1.64 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,267 | #6,940 | 25.11% |
| Count | 3,234 | 4,831 | 49.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.2 | 1.64 | 36.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mirza
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Mirza" also saw shifts between 2000 and 2010, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of people with the surname identified as Asian or Pacific Islander, increasing from 63.51% in 2000 to 73.32% in 2010. People identifying as two or more races showed a significant decrease from 13.05% to 5.09%. The proportion of white individuals decreased slightly from 20.87% to 18.71%, while Hispanic identifiers saw a slight rise from 1.67% to 2.15%. Those identifying as Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native also saw minor decreases.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 63.51% | 73.32% | 15.45% |
| White | 20.87% | 18.71% | -10.35% |
| Two or More Races | 13.05% | 5.09% | -61% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 2.15% | 28.74% |
| Black | 0.65% | 0.54% | -16.92% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.25% | 0.19% | -24% |
Mirza 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 Mirza is Northern Indian & Pakistani, which comprises 54.9% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are Iranian, Caucasian & Mesopotamian (12.1%) and British & Irish (7.6%). Additional ancestries include French & German, Central Asian, Bengali & Northeast Indian, Southern Indian & Sri Lankan, and Eastern European.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Northern Indian & Pakistani | 54.9% |
| Iranian, Caucasian & Mesopotamian | 12.1% |
| British & Irish | 7.6% |
| Other | 25.4% |
Possible origins of the surname Mirza
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 Mirza have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in Pakistan, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Punjab, Pakistan | 46.70% |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan | 18.50% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 16.30% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 16.30% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 16.30% |
What Mirza 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 Mirza 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 H-M2914 and J-L24, which are predominantly found among people with Central & South Asian and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Malik, Hussain, Rahman, Siddiqui, Sharma, Mehta, Iqbal, Ahmed, Syed, Mohammed.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Mirza surname are: M, H, T2. 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 Mirza 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.
"Mirza" 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.
"Mirza" Surname 27.3%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Mirza" Surname 7.0%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Mirza?
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 Mirza are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition