Explore the Family Name Mourad
The meaning of Mourad
Arabic and Assyrian/Chaldean: variant of Murad. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Bassam, Ahmad, Ghassan, Habib, Jamal, Maher, Nazih, Samiha, Sana, Tamin, Walid, Zaki. French Pierre, Antoine, Flore, Jean-Paul.
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How common is the last name Mourad in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Mourad" has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mourad was ranked 28,730th in popularity with a count of 780, giving it a proportion of 0.29 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had improved to 25,171st with a count of 985, increasing its proportion to 0.33 per 100,000 people. This represents a change of 12.39% in rank, a 26.28% increase in count, and a 13.79% rise in proportion per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,730 | #25,171 | 12.39% |
| Count | 780 | 985 | 26.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.33 | 13.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mourad
Regarding ethnicity linked with the surname "Mourad", data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased significantly by 136.67%. Conversely, those recognizing themselves as being from two or more races decreased markedly by 58.89%. The largest ethnic identity associated with the surname is White, which showed an increase of 6.55% over the decade. The Hispanic community also saw a rise of 55.49%. However, there was no data available for Black individuals and American Indian and Alaskan Natives in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.28% | 86.6% | 6.55% |
| Two or More Races | 13.33% | 5.48% | -58.89% |
| Hispanic | 3.46% | 5.38% | 55.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 2.13% | 136.67% |
| Black | 1.03% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |