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

Mohead, 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 Mohead surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mohead in America

Mohead is the 102688th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mohead surname appeared 175 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 Mohead.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mohead 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 Mohead

The surname MOHEAD has its origins in Scotland, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Scottish Gaelic words "mò" meaning "great" and "ceann" meaning "head," possibly referring to a person with a large head.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in parish records from the Scottish Lowlands, particularly in the regions of Ayrshire and Renfrewshire. Some of the earliest spellings include Moheed, Moheide, and Mohede.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was John Mohead, who was mentioned in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland in 1532. Another notable figure was Robert Mohead, a merchant from Glasgow, who was involved in trade with the Netherlands in the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, the MOHEAD surname appeared in various court records and legal documents across Scotland. For instance, William Mohead was a landowner in Ayrshire, mentioned in the Retours of Services of Heirs in 1634.

During the 18th century, the name spread to other parts of the British Isles, including England and Ireland. One notable bearer was James Mohead (1737-1812), a Scottish-born poet and essayist who lived in London and was a member of the literary circle surrounding Samuel Johnson.

In the 19th century, the MOHEAD surname gained some prominence in the United States, with several immigrants from Scotland and Ireland settling in various parts of the country. One such individual was David Mohead (1819-1892), a Scottish immigrant who became a successful businessman in New York City.

Another notable figure was Elizabeth Mohead (1842-1926), an Irish-born educator and women's rights activist who founded several schools in Massachusetts and was actively involved in the suffrage movement.

While the MOHEAD surname may not be as common as some other Scottish surnames, it has a rich history and can be traced back to its Scottish origins in the 16th century. The name has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, landowners, writers, and activists, across several centuries and countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mohead

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

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 Mohead 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 Mohead 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 Mohead was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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