Explore the Family Name Moghaddam
The meaning of Moghaddam
Iranian: from a Persian spelling of the Arabic title muqaddam (from the root qdm ‘to be in front of’), denoting various civil or religious officials (literally ‘someone placed in the forefront or at the head of something’). Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Ali, Bahram, Amir, Azita, Mehran, Mohammed, Nader, Ahmad, Akram, Arash, Bejan, Farideh.
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How common is the last name Moghaddam in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Moghaddam has significantly increased over the past decade. In 2000, Moghaddam was ranked 52,827th in terms of popularity and rose to the rank of 39,052 by 2010—an increase of 26.08%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw an impressive surge. There were 368 individuals with the surname Moghaddam recorded in the 2000 census, and this number grew to 564 by 2010, a rise of 53.26%. Similarly, the proportion of the Moghaddam surname per 100,000 people also increased from 0.14 to 0.19 over the same period, marking an increase of 35.71%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,827 | #39,052 | 26.08% |
| Count | 368 | 564 | 53.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.19 | 35.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moghaddam
Turning to ethnic identity, the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that majority of the people with the surname Moghaddam identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase of 0.20% over the decade. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped by 41.18% over the same period. Those identifying with two or more races remained relatively stable, showing a negligible decrease of 1.50%. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals with the Moghaddam surname who identified as Hispanic showed a significant growth of 40.51% from 2000 to 2010. However, there were no individuals with this surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.16% | 80.32% | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 13.32% | 13.12% | -1.5% |
| Hispanic | 3.53% | 4.96% | 40.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.72% | 1.6% | -41.18% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |