Explore the Family Name Sidhu
The meaning of Sidhu
Indian (Punjab): Sikh name (from Sanskrit siddha ‘accomplished’) derived from the name of a major Jat tribe. The Sidhu trace their origin to Jaisal, a Bhatti Rajput who was founder of Jaisalmer. Among his descendants was Khiwa, who married a Jat woman and by her had Sidhu, the ancestor of the Sidhu tribe. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Darshan, Sandeep, Amrita, Anup, Avtar, Bahadur, Hardev, Nirmal, Rajindar, Sukhbir, Ajit, Amol.
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How common is the last name Sidhu in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sidhu has experienced a notable upswing between the years 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname was ranked at 10,450 in terms of popularity, but jumped to a rank of 6,987 by 2010, which signifies a 33.14% increase. This change is also reflected in the count of people with this surname, which rose from 2,821 in 2000 to 4,795 in 2010, marking an impressive 69.98% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people also climbed from 1.05 to 1.63, showing a positive shift of 55.24%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,450 | #6,987 | 33.14% |
| Count | 2,821 | 4,795 | 69.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.05 | 1.63 | 55.24% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sidhu
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Sidhu also shifted between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest portion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 82.98% to 89.74%, showing an 8.15% growth. However, those identifying with two or more ethnicities declined steeply by 64.65%, from 7.44% to 2.63%. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 4.22% to 4.05%. Those identifying as Hispanic also decreased from 4.71% to 3.13%. Interestingly, while there were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, by 2010, these groups accounted for 0.29% and 0.17% respectively of those bearing the surname Sidhu.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 82.98% | 89.74% | 8.15% |
| White | 4.22% | 4.05% | -4.03% |
| Hispanic | 4.71% | 3.13% | -33.55% |
| Two or More Races | 7.44% | 2.63% | -64.65% |
| Black | 0% | 0.29% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.17% | 0% |
Sidhu 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 Sidhu is Northern Indian & Pakistani, which comprises 82.8% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (4.8%) and French & German (2.4%). Additional ancestries include Spanish & Portuguese, Indigenous American, Central Asian, Southern Indian & Sri Lankan, and Ashkenazi Jewish.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Northern Indian & Pakistani | 82.8% |
| British & Irish | 4.8% |
| French & German | 2.4% |
| Other | 10.1% |
Possible origins of the surname Sidhu
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 Sidhu have recent ancestry locations in Pakistan and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Punjab, Pakistan | 66.10% |
| South Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 11.60% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 11.60% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 11.60% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 11.60% |
What Sidhu 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 Sidhu 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-M52 and R-M417, which are predominantly found among people with Central & South Asian and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Kapoor, Malhotra, Banerjee, Amin, Verma, Singh, Joshi, Rai, Sharma, Qureshi.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Sidhu surname are: M, H, M30. 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 Sidhu 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.
"Sidhu" Surname 30.8%
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.
"Sidhu" Surname 55.6%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Sidhu" Surname 18.8%
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.
"Sidhu" Surname 7.1%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Sidhu?
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 Sidhu are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition