Explore the Family Name Qureshi
The meaning of Qureshi
Muslim (mainly the Indian subcontinent and Saudi Arabia): name indicating descent from the Quraish, the leading tribe in Mecca at the time of the birth of the prophet Muhammad (570 AD); the prophet’s mother was a member of it. History: The Quraish at first opposed Muhammad’s teachings and persecuted him and his followers, but by the time of his death they had begun to accept the new faith and played an important role in Islamization of Arabia. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Mohammad, Abdul, Mohammed, Muhammad, Zahid, Shahid, Irfan, Saleem, Tariq, Abid, Bilal, Faisal.
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How common is the last name Qureshi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Qureshi has seen a notable rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 6921st most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 5035th position, marking an increase of 27.25%. During this decade, the count of individuals with this surname also increased significantly by 55.73%, from 4473 in 2000 to 6966 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named Qureshi per 100,000 population also surged by 42.17% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,921 | #5,035 | 27.25% |
| Count | 4,473 | 6,966 | 55.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.66 | 2.36 | 42.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Qureshi
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Qureshi also transformed between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest group identifying with this surname was from an Asian/Pacific Islander background, increasing from 78.36% in 2000 to 87.04% in 2010. However, there were considerable shifts among other ethnicities. Notably, those identifying as two or more races decreased sharply by 64.74%. Similarly, the percentage of White individuals decreased by 19.64%. Meanwhile, there were slight increases in Hispanic and Black identifications, with growths of 3.57% and 82.22% respectively. American Indian and Alaskan Native identifications also rose, albeit from a very low base, with an 80% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 78.36% | 87.04% | 11.08% |
| White | 7.18% | 5.77% | -19.64% |
| Two or More Races | 12.14% | 4.28% | -64.74% |
| Hispanic | 1.68% | 1.74% | 3.57% |
| Black | 0.45% | 0.82% | 82.22% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.2% | 0.36% | 80% |
Qureshi 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 Qureshi is Northern Indian & Pakistani, which comprises 71.0% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (6.8%) and Bengali & Northeast Indian (4.4%). Additional ancestries include Southern Indian & Sri Lankan, French & German, Central Asian, Spanish & Portuguese, and Filipino & Austronesian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Northern Indian & Pakistani | 71.0% |
| British & Irish | 6.8% |
| Bengali & Northeast Indian | 4.4% |
| Other | 17.8% |
Possible origins of the surname Qureshi
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 Qureshi have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in Pakistan, and India.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Punjab, Pakistan | 52.70% |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan | 28.70% |
| Punjab, India | 24.00% |
| Uttar Pradesh, India | 18.70% |
| Sindh, Pakistan | 14.00% |
What Qureshi 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 Qureshi 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 L-M2481 and J-L26, which are predominantly found among people with Central & South Asian and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Das, Sharma, Joshi, Kumar, Rahman, Singh, Persaud, Mehta, Siddiqui, Ahmad.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Qureshi surname are: M30, M, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of Central & South Asian and 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 Qureshi 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.
"Qureshi" Surname 40.6%
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.
"Qureshi" Surname 46.2%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Qureshi" Surname 17.6%
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.
"Qureshi" Surname 11.7%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Qureshi?
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 Qureshi are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition