Explore the Family Name Massoud
The meaning of Massoud
Arabic (mainly Egypt and the Levant): variant of Masud. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Hany, Hisham, Hossein, Nazy, Nidal, Said, Adly, Afifa, Aly, Assad, Bahram, Bassam. French Pierre, Philippe, Piere.
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How common is the last name Massoud in the United States?
The surname Massoud has seen an increase in popularity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In the year 2000, Massoud was ranked at 35,797 and it climbed its way up to 29,793 by 2010. This represented a rise of approximately 16.77%. The count of people with this surname also increased from 593 in 2000 to 789 in 2010, marking a growth rate of around 33.05%. Consequently, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people rose by 22.73% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,797 | #29,793 | 16.77% |
| Count | 593 | 789 | 33.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.27 | 22.73% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Massoud
The ethnicity associated with the name Massoud has also seen some changes, as evidenced by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of people who identify as White and bear the surname saw a slight increase from 81.79% in 2000 to 86.95% in 2010. The proportion of Hispanic individuals with this surname also went up by 33.33% from 2000 to 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped significantly by 63.47%. There was a new emergence of individuals who identify as Black with this surname, which was not recorded in 2000 but made up 3.30% in 2010. The figures for Asian/Pacific Islander remained constant, while no individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.79% | 86.95% | 6.31% |
| Two or More Races | 11.8% | 4.31% | -63.47% |
| Black | 0% | 3.3% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.19% | 2.92% | 33.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.53% | 2.53% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |