Explore the Family Name Mousa
The meaning of Mousa
Arabic: variant of Musa 1 ‘Moses’. It is found among both Muslims and Christians, including Assyrians/Chaldeans. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Mohamed, Abdel, Amir, Hayat, Mahmoud, Mousa, Nabil, Sana, Abdelsalam, Ahmad, Ahmed, Awad.
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How common is the last name Mousa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mousa has increased in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, Mousa was ranked 31,592 in terms of commonality among surnames in the United States but by 2010 it had improved its ranking to 22,173; this is a notable increase of almost 30%. Moreover, the count of people with the surname Mousa expanded from 692 in 2000 to 1,165 in 2010, marking a significant rise of 68.35%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Mousa surname per 100,000 people also grew by 50%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,592 | #22,173 | 29.81% |
| Count | 692 | 1,165 | 68.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.39 | 50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mousa
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Mousa surname between 2000 and 2010. While the White demographic showed a considerable increase from 69.22% to 86.35%, the percentage of those identifying as Two or More Races decreased dramatically from 23.84% to 5.41%. The percentage of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander slightly dropped from 1.88% to 1.80%, while the Black demographic saw an increment from 3.32% to 4.38%. Interestingly, the Hispanic population within the Mousa surname emerged in 2010 at 2.06%, where there were none reported in 2000. The count for American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.22% | 86.35% | 24.75% |
| Two or More Races | 23.84% | 5.41% | -77.31% |
| Black | 3.32% | 4.38% | 31.93% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.06% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.88% | 1.8% | -4.26% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |