Explore the Family Name Motamed
The meaning of Motamed
Muslim (Iran): from a Persian variant of the Arabic personal name Muʿtamid ‘one who relies (on God)’. History: Al-Muʿtamid ʿAlā ’llāh was the Abbasid Caliph who ruled in Baghdad between 870 and 892.
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How common is the last name Motamed in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Motamed" has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked at 146,011 and rose to the 129,047 position by 2010, marking an increase of about 11.62%. In terms of count, there were 104 individuals with this surname in 2000, and this number increased to 132 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of approximately 26.92%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #146,011 | #129,047 | 11.62% |
| Count | 104 | 132 | 26.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Motamed
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most people with the surname "Motamed" identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though the percentage decreased slightly from 90.38% to 85.61% over the decade. Meanwhile, those identifying as belonging to two or more races saw an increase from 7.69% in 2000 to 8.33% in 2010. There were no counts for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.38% | 85.61% | -5.28% |
| Two or More Races | 7.69% | 8.33% | 8.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |