Find out how popular the last name Mohamoud is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Mohamoud.

Mohamoud, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Mohamoud surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mohamoud in America

Mohamoud is the 51512th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mohamoud surname appeared 404 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Mohamoud.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mohamoud to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Mohamoud

The surname Mohamoud has its origins in the Somali language and culture. It is believed to have emerged in the Horn of Africa region, particularly in present-day Somalia, during the medieval period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mohamoud can be traced back to the 13th century, where it is mentioned in ancient Somali oral traditions and poetry. These early mentions often linked the name to individuals of notable lineage or leaders within the Somali clans and communities.

Linguistically, the name Mohamoud is derived from the combination of two Arabic words: "Muhammad" and "ud," which translates to "the son of Muhammad." This naming convention was common in Somali society, reflecting the widespread influence of Islam and the reverence for the Prophet Muhammad.

In the 14th century, a prominent figure named Mohamoud Abdulle emerged as a renowned scholar and poet in the Somali region. His works and teachings contributed significantly to the preservation and dissemination of Somali culture and language during that era.

Another notable individual bearing the surname Mohamoud was Mohamoud Ahmed, a 16th-century Somali warrior and leader who played a pivotal role in the resistance against Portuguese colonization efforts in the region.

During the 17th century, the name Mohamoud was recorded in ancient manuscripts and documents related to Somali genealogies and clan histories, further solidifying its significance within the Somali cultural heritage.

In the 19th century, Mohamoud Sheik Ahmed rose to prominence as a revered Sufi scholar and spiritual leader, whose teachings and writings had a profound impact on the religious and cultural landscape of the Somali people.

The surname Mohamoud also gained recognition beyond the Somali region, as Somali communities migrated and established themselves in various parts of the world. One notable figure was Mohamoud Abdi Nur, a 20th-century Somali politician and diplomat who served as the first Somali ambassador to the United Nations.

Throughout its history, the surname Mohamoud has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to Somali society, culture, and intellectual discourse, reflecting the rich heritage and traditions of the Somali people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mohamoud

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Mohamoud.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Mohamoud was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Mohamoud has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Mohamoud was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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