Explore the Family Name Seth
The meaning of Seth
1. Indian (northern states): variant of Sheth. 2. English: topographic name for someone who lived by a pit, from Middle English sethe ‘pit, hole’ (Old English sēath). 3. English: perhaps also from the Old Testament Biblical personal name Seth, from a word meaning ‘appointed’ in Hebrew. 4. Scottish (Fife): Anglicized form of any of several surnames based on the Gaelic personal name Sitheach (see Shaw 2). 5. Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farms named Set, from Old Norse setr ‘farmstead, dwelling’. In North America, this surname may also be an altered form of the variant Sæth. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Deepak, Sanjay, Shiv, Ajay, Anand, Arvind, Nikhil, Rahul, Rajeev, Rajendra, Suresh, Vijay.
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How common is the last name Seth in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Seth has seen a considerable surge in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ranking, the surname rose from 11,396th place in 2000 to 9,701st in 2010, marking an increase of approximately 14.87%. The count of individuals bearing this surname likewise expanded, going from 2,536 in 2000 to 3,344 in 2010. This represents a significant growth of 31.86%. The proportion per 100,000 people also increased by 20.21%, moving from 0.94 to 1.13 over the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,396 | #9,701 | 14.87% |
| Count | 2,536 | 3,344 | 31.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.94 | 1.13 | 20.21% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Seth
In relation to ethnicity, the Census data indicates that there was a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Seth from 2000 to 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander identity saw an increase of 25.55%, rising from 36.75% to 46.14%. There was also a slight increase in Hispanic identity, moving up by 24.66% from 1.46% to 1.82%. Conversely, the proportions of those identifying as White, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 14.02%, 14.74%, and 31.65% respectively. Additionally, there was a substantial decrease in those identifying with two or more races, down by 34.74% from 4.26% to 2.78%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 36.75% | 46.14% | 25.55% |
| White | 46.29% | 39.8% | -14.02% |
| Black | 10.45% | 8.91% | -14.74% |
| Two or More Races | 4.26% | 2.78% | -34.74% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 1.82% | 24.66% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.79% | 0.54% | -31.65% |
Seth 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 Seth is Northern Indian & Pakistani, which comprises 38.4% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (22.6%) and French & German (18.1%). Additional ancestries include Indonesian, Thai, Khmer & Myanma, Bengali & Northeast Indian, Southern Indian & Sri Lankan, Chinese, and Italian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Northern Indian & Pakistani | 38.4% |
| British & Irish | 22.6% |
| French & German | 18.1% |
| Other | 21.0% |
Possible origins of the surname Seth
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 Seth have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Pakistan.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 42.00% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 42.00% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 42.00% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 42.00% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 42.00% |
What Seth 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 Seth 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 J-L25 and E-V13, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Rahman, Martino, Demarco, Greco, Klein, Sharma, Wolf, Ali, Romano, Costa.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Seth surname are: M, U2_3_4_7_8_9, H. 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 Seth 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.
"Seth" Surname 44.4%
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.
"Seth" Surname 31.8%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Seth" Surname 25.0%
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.
"Seth" Surname 16.1%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Seth?
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 Seth are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition