Explore the Family Name Mohseni
The meaning of Mohseni
Muslim (Iran and Afghanistan): surname denoting descent from or association with someone called Mohsen.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mohseni in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mohseni has increased in popularity over the years. In 2000, the surname ranked 63,632 but rose significantly to rank 53,072 by 2010, marking an increase of 16.6%. The count of people bearing this surname also surged from 293 in 2000 to 390 in 2010, a growth rate of 33.11%. The proportion of individuals with the Mohseni surname per 100,000 individuals slightly increased by 18.18% from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,632 | #53,072 | 16.6% |
| Count | 293 | 390 | 33.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.13 | 18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mohseni
The ethnicity of those with the surname Mohseni also saw shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The proportion of the Asian/Pacific Islander group decreased by 35.56%, while the category 'Two or more races' saw an increase of 8.71%. The majority of the Mohsenis identified as White, with proportions remaining relatively stable with a slight decrease of 0.78%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation within those named Mohseni experienced a jump of 31.50%. Notably, there were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.89% | 80.26% | -0.78% |
| Two or More Races | 12.97% | 14.1% | 8.71% |
| Hispanic | 2.73% | 3.59% | 31.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.39% | 1.54% | -35.56% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |