2010
#136,449
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Mohabbat
An Arabic surname meaning "love" or "affection".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Mohabbat. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mohabbat surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Mohabbat in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mohabbat, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 69.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (17.6%) and White (9.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mohabbat
The surname MOHABBAT is of Persian origin, believed to have originated in the region now known as Iran during the medieval period. It is derived from the Persian word "mohabbat," which translates to "love" or "affection." The name reflects the cultural and linguistic influence of the Persian language and Islamic traditions in the region.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname MOHABBAT can be found in the chronicles of the Safavid Dynasty, which ruled Persia from the 16th to the 18th century. During this time, the name was associated with prominent families and scholars, indicating its presence among the intellectual and cultural elite.
In the 17th century, a renowned Persian poet and mystic, Mohabbat Khan Lodi (1610-1677), gained recognition for his spiritual verses and contributions to the development of Persian literature. His name, incorporating MOHABBAT, underscores the name's association with literary and artistic pursuits.
The name MOHABBAT also appears in historical records from the Mughal Empire, which ruled over parts of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th century. During this period, the MOHABBAT surname was found among Persian immigrants and their descendants who settled in regions under Mughal rule, reflecting the cultural exchange and migration patterns of the time.
In the 19th century, Mirza Mohabbat Khan (1818-1892), a prominent political figure and diplomat from the Qajar Dynasty of Persia, played a significant role in negotiating treaties and representing Persian interests on the international stage, further cementing the name's historical presence.
Another notable figure bearing the surname MOHABBAT was Mohabbat Ali Khan (1874-1951), a distinguished Indian politician and social reformer from the princely state of Rampur. He actively advocated for educational and social reforms, contributing to the intellectual and political discourse of his time.
While the surname MOHABBAT has its roots in Persia and the Middle East, it has since spread to other regions through migration and cultural exchange, carrying with it the legacy of its Persian heritage and the historical significance it holds.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mohabbat
Among Census respondents with the surname Mohabbat, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 69.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (17.6%) and White (9.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Mohabbat bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Mohabbat surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander69.4% · 75
- Two or more races17.6% · 19
- White9.3% · 10
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 3
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mohabbat
Mohabbat appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-15 bearers (-12.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 14,486 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #136,449 | 123 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | -15 bearers (-12.2%) | Down 14,486 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Mohabbat surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #136,449 | #150,935 | -10.6% |
| Count | 123 | 108 | -12.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mohabbat bearers went from 123 to 108 (-12.2% change). The surname moved down 14,486 positions in the national ranking, going from #136,449 to #150,935.
FAQ
Mohabbat surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mohabbat?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Mohabbat. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Mohabbat?
Mohabbat ranks #150,935 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 108 people with the surname Mohabbat. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Mohabbat.
Has Mohabbat become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mohabbat went from 123 recorded bearers to 108. That is a decrease of 15 (-12.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #136,449 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Mohabbat?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mohabbat, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 69.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (17.6%) and White (9.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Mohabbat in the 2020 Census, accounting for 69.4% (75 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mohabbat appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (69.4%), Two or More Races (17.6%), White (9.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Mohabbat (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Mohabbat mean?
An Arabic surname meaning "love" or "affection". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Mohabbat (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Mohabbat?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.