Explore the Family Name Moosavi
The meaning of Moosavi
Muslim (mainly Iran): variant of Mousavi.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Moosavi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Moosavi has increased between 2000 and 2010. Specifically, the rank of the name moved from 99,214 in 2000 to 82,908 in 2010, a positive change of 16.44%. The count, or number of people with this surname, also saw a rise by 34.32% during the same period, moving from 169 to 227. The proportion of those with the surname per 100,000 people increased by 33.33%, from 0.06 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #99,214 | #82,908 | 16.44% |
| Count | 169 | 227 | 34.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.08 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moosavi
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a shift among those who identify as having the Moosavi surname between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 43.24%, climbing from 15.38% to 22.03%, making it the most significant increase. On the other hand, those identifying as belonging to two or more races saw a substantial decrease of 68.74%, dropping from 29.59% to 9.25%. The percentage of individuals identifying as White also increased, rising from 50.30% to 65.20%, a change of 29.62%. Meanwhile, there was a slight decrease of 25.58% among those identifying as Hispanic, falling from 4.73% to 3.52%. The percentages for those identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.3% | 65.2% | 29.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 15.38% | 22.03% | 43.24% |
| Two or More Races | 29.59% | 9.25% | -68.74% |
| Hispanic | 4.73% | 3.52% | -25.58% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |