Explore the Family Name Zaman
The meaning of Zaman
1. Muslim (mainly Bangladesh and Pakistan): from a personal name based on Arabic zamān ‘time, age, era’, often used to form names in combination with other words, for example Nūr uz-Zamān ‘light of the era’, Shams uz-Zamān ‘sun of the time’. 2. Slovenian: nickname from zaman ‘in vain’. 3. Flemish and Dutch: occupational name from Dutch zaaiman ‘sower’. Compare Saman 3. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Mohammed, Mohammad, Syed, Mohamed, Muhammad, Ali, Qamar, Akhtar, Anis, Arif, Tariq, Abul.
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How common is the last name Zaman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Zaman has seen significant growth over a decade. In 2000, Zaman ranked 12,822 in terms of frequency compared to other surnames in the United States. However, by 2010, it had climbed to 8,865, marking a significant increase of approximately 30.86%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also grew from 2,202 in 2000 to 3,694 in 2010 – a substantial rise of nearly 67.76%. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population increased by 52.44% in the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,822 | #8,865 | 30.86% |
| Count | 2,202 | 3,694 | 67.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.82 | 1.25 | 52.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zaman
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that a majority of individuals with the Zaman surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group increased from 72.48% in 2000 to 84.52% in 2010, representing a change of 16.61%. The portion identifying as two or more races saw a significant decrease from 12.40% to 3.90%. Similarly, those identifying as White decreased from 13.22% to 9.42%. Those identifying as Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native also experienced slight decreases. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black saw an increase from 0.54% to 0.97% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 72.48% | 84.52% | 16.61% |
| White | 13.22% | 9.42% | -28.74% |
| Two or More Races | 12.4% | 3.9% | -68.55% |
| Black | 0.54% | 0.97% | 79.63% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 0.84% | -16% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.36% | 0.35% | -2.78% |
Zaman 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 Zaman is Bengali & Northeast Indian, which comprises 44.3% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are Northern Indian & Pakistani (26.4%) and British & Irish (9.0%). Additional ancestries include French & German, Iranian, Caucasian & Mesopotamian, Eastern European, Southern Indian & Sri Lankan, and Central Asian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Bengali & Northeast Indian | 44.3% |
| Northern Indian & Pakistani | 26.4% |
| British & Irish | 9.0% |
| Other | 20.3% |
Possible origins of the surname Zaman
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 Zaman have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in Bangladesh, and Pakistan.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Dhaka Division, Bangladesh | 28.40% |
| Punjab, Pakistan | 18.90% |
| Sylhet Division, Bangladesh | 16.80% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 12.60% |
| Kent, United Kingdom | 12.60% |
What Zaman 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 Zaman 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-M2914 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: Gandhi, Srivastava, Verma, Shaikh, Shah, Sharma, Prasad, Kumar, Rahman, Raza.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Zaman surname are: M4_64, R, M. 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 Zaman 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.
"Zaman" Surname 50.0%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Cheek Dimples
Small indentations that appear on the cheeks when a person smiles.
"Zaman" Surname 54.5%
23andMe Users 37.6%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Zaman" Surname 38.9%
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.
"Zaman" Surname 14.9%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Zaman?
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 Zaman are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition