Explore the Family Name Moustafa
The meaning of Moustafa
Muslim (mainly Egypt and Syria): variant of Mustafa. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Mohamed, Moustafa, Ahmed, Amr, Emad, Abdalla, Azem, Samir, Samy, Tarek, Yasser, Abbas.
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How common is the last name Moustafa in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Moustafa has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Moustafa was ranked 42,289 in terms of surname popularity but by 2010, it had climbed to rank 32,676. This marked a notable rise of approximately 22.73 percent. The count of individuals with the surname Moustafa also expanded during this period, growing from 483 to 703, an increase of 45.55 percent. As a proportion per 100,000 people, this represented an increase from 0.18 to 0.24, or a rise of 33.33 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,289 | #32,676 | 22.73% |
| Count | 483 | 703 | 45.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.24 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moustafa
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the changes in ethnic identity for those carrying the surname Moustafa between 2000 and 2010. The largest portion identified as White, growing from 77.43 percent to 88.05 percent. A significant drop is observed in those identifying with two or more races, plummeting from 14.49 percent to 3.98 percent. There were minor increases in those identifying as Black (from 4.97 percent to 5.12 percent) and Hispanic (from 1.66 percent to 1.71 percent). However, there were no reported individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, with the former having a small percentage (1.45 percent) in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.43% | 88.05% | 13.72% |
| Black | 4.97% | 5.12% | 3.02% |
| Two or More Races | 14.49% | 3.98% | -72.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 1.71% | 3.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.45% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |