Explore the Family Name Mohan
The meaning of Mohan
1. Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Mocháin ‘descendant of Mochán’, a personal name from a diminutive of moch ‘early, timely’. In Connacht this name was changed to Mahon; it is also found translated into English as Early. It has been used to represent the Norman habitational name de Mohun. 2. Indian (Punjab; also southern states): from a personal name based on Sanskrit mohana ‘fascinating, enchanting’, an epithet of the god Krishna. In the Punjab it is a Brahmin name, borne by a clan in the Mohyal subgroup of Saraswat Brahmins; it probably evolved from an ancestral personal name. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Ram, Krishna, Madan, Chandra, Brij, Rakesh, Vivek, Anil, Chander, Leela, Raj, Sanjay.
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How common is the last name Mohan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mohan has seen a notable increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Mohan was ranked 6,962nd most popular surname; however, by 2010, it climbed the ranks to sit at 5,616th, an upward change of 19.33%. Furthermore, the count of individuals with the Mohan surname grew by 39.37%, moving from 4,440 in 2000 to 6,188 in 2010. This significant growth also brought about a 27.27% increase in the proportion of individuals per 100k bearing the Mohan surname – 1.65 in 2000 to 2.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,962 | #5,616 | 19.33% |
| Count | 4,440 | 6,188 | 39.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.65 | 2.1 | 27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mohan
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a shift in the distribution among those with the Mohan surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose substantially by 40.40%, from 34.28% to 48.13%. There was also a noticeable increase in the Black community and American Indian and Alaskan Native community, with change rates at 47.90% and 52.63% respectively. However, the share of individuals identifying as White saw a decrease of 22.97%, reducing from 51.06% to 39.33%. Those claiming two or more races also fell significantly by 57.13%, while the Hispanic community experienced a modest growth of 40.15%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 34.28% | 48.13% | 40.4% |
| White | 51.06% | 39.33% | -22.97% |
| Black | 4.28% | 6.33% | 47.9% |
| Two or More Races | 8.63% | 3.7% | -57.13% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 1.92% | 40.15% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.38% | 0.58% | 52.63% |
Mohan 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 Mohan is British & Irish, which comprises 22.6% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are Northern Indian & Pakistani (20.1%) and Southern Indian & Sri Lankan (19.7%). Additional ancestries include Southern Indian Subgroup, French & German, Malayali Subgroup, Bengali & Northeast Indian, and Eastern European.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 22.6% |
| Northern Indian & Pakistani | 20.1% |
| Southern Indian & Sri Lankan | 19.7% |
| Other | 37.6% |
Possible origins of the surname Mohan
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 Mohan have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 35.00% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 35.00% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 35.00% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 35.00% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 35.00% |
What Mohan 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 Mohan is R-CTS241, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-CTS241 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-Y6 and R-Z93, which are predominantly found among people with Central & South Asian and Central & South Asian ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Prasad, John, Hussain, Malik, Das, Sharma, Alam, Phillips, Sherman, Morgan.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Mohan surname are: M, H, R. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your 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 Mohan 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.
"Mohan" Surname 42.6%
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.
"Mohan" Surname 24.2%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Mohan" Surname 12.2%
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.
"Mohan" Surname 13.0%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Mohan?
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 Mohan are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition