Explore the Family Name Siddiqui
The meaning of Siddiqui
Muslim (Indian subcontinent): variant of Siddiqi. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Mohammed, Mohammad, Muhammad, Khalid, Abdul, Tariq, Ahmed, Farrukh, Ahmad, Nadeem, Naeem, Shahid.
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How common is the last name Siddiqui in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Siddiqui has significantly increased in the U.S. between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 6,281st most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 4,169th spot – a change of roughly 33.63%. The count of individuals with the Siddiqui surname also saw a significant surge from approximately 4,994 in 2000 to 8,502 in 2010, an increase of about 70.24%. Furthermore, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people in the population grew by 55.68% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,281 | #4,169 | 33.63% |
| Count | 4,994 | 8,502 | 70.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.85 | 2.88 | 55.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Siddiqui
In terms of ethnicity, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were observable shifts in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Siddiqui from 2000 to 2010. The largest ethnic identity, Asian/Pacific Islander, saw an increase from 81.42% in 2000 to 90.46% in 2010. However, other ethnic identities experienced decreases; those identifying as two or more races dropped from 10.49% to 3.85%, Whites decreased from 6.03% to 3.9%, Hispanics declined from 1.3% to 1.15%, and Blacks fell from 0.54% to 0.29%. Interestingly, there was a slight uptick in the percentage of Siddiquis identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, rising from 0.22% to 0.34% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 81.42% | 90.46% | 11.1% |
| White | 6.03% | 3.9% | -35.32% |
| Two or More Races | 10.49% | 3.85% | -63.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 1.15% | -11.54% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.22% | 0.34% | 54.55% |
| Black | 0.54% | 0.29% | -46.3% |
Siddiqui 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 Siddiqui is Northern Indian & Pakistani, which comprises 65.6% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are Southern Indian & Sri Lankan (7.9%) and British & Irish (4.8%). Additional ancestries include Bengali & Northeast Indian, French & German, Central Asian, Spanish & Portuguese, and Chinese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Northern Indian & Pakistani | 65.6% |
| Southern Indian & Sri Lankan | 7.9% |
| British & Irish | 4.8% |
| Other | 21.7% |
Possible origins of the surname Siddiqui
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 Siddiqui have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in India, and Pakistan.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh, India | 30.20% |
| Punjab, Pakistan | 28.20% |
| Punjab, India | 25.50% |
| Gujarat, India | 20.10% |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan | 19.50% |
What Siddiqui 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 Siddiqui 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 R-Z93 and R-L266, which are predominantly found among people with Central & South Asian and Central & South Asian ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Sharma, Hussain, Khan, Iqbal, Malik, Ahmad, Kumar, Das, Nair, Singh.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Siddiqui surname are: M, H, U2. 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 Siddiqui 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.
"Siddiqui" Surname 45.5%
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.
"Siddiqui" Surname 33.3%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Siddiqui" Surname 16.7%
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.
"Siddiqui" Surname 11.8%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Siddiqui?
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 Siddiqui are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition