Explore the Family Name Motamedi
The meaning of Motamedi
Muslim (Iran): surname denoting descent from or association with someone called Motamed.
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How common is the last name Motamedi in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Motamedi" has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 66,878th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, its rank had improved to 58,042nd. This represents a positive change of 13.21%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 276 in 2000 to 350 by 2010, indicating a substantial growth rate of 26.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #58,042 | 13.21% |
| Count | 276 | 350 | 26.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.12 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Motamedi
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people bearing the "Motamedi" surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 0.92% over the decade. However, the percentage of Motamedis identifying as having two or more ethnic identities saw an increase from 10.87% to 13.71% during the same period. There was a significant drop in those identifying as Hispanic, from 3.62% in 2000 to 1.71% in 2010. It should be noted that the figures for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either zero or suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.78% | 84% | -0.92% |
| Two or More Races | 10.87% | 13.71% | 26.13% |
| Hispanic | 3.62% | 1.71% | -52.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |