Explore the Family Name Moussavi
The meaning of Moussavi
Muslim (Iran): variant of Mousavi.
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How common is the last name Moussavi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Moussavi has been increasing in the U.S. In 2000, Moussavi was ranked as the 95,567th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had jumped to the 83,834th position – a rise of 12.28%. The count of individuals carrying this surname also increased during the same period from 177 in 2000 to 224 in 2010, marking an increase of 26.55%. As a proportion of the population per 100,000, the occurrence of the surname Moussavi rose slightly from 0.07 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #95,567 | #83,834 | 12.28% |
| Count | 177 | 224 | 26.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.08 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moussavi
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Moussavi identified as White, with this group seeing an increase from 76.27% in 2000 to 80.80% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic also saw a slight increase, from 7.34% in 2000 to 8.04% in 2010. Individuals identifying with two or more races made up a smaller proportion of those with the Moussavi surname, and this segment decreased from 15.25% in 2000 to 8.93% in 2010. No individuals with the surname Moussavi identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.27% | 80.8% | 5.94% |
| Two or More Races | 15.25% | 8.93% | -41.44% |
| Hispanic | 7.34% | 8.04% | 9.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |