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

Mohsin, 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 Mohsin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mohsin in America

Mohsin is the 26143rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mohsin surname appeared 936 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 Mohsin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mohsin 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 Mohsin

The surname MOHSIN originates from the Arabic language and is derived from the word 'Muhsin', which means 'benefactor' or 'one who does good deeds'. This name has its roots in the Middle East, particularly in countries like Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Egypt, where it was commonly used among Muslim communities.

The earliest recorded instances of the name MOHSIN can be traced back to the 7th century AD, during the rise of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula. It is believed that the name was initially given to individuals who were known for their charitable acts and good deeds towards others.

In Islamic history, there are several notable figures who bore the name MOHSIN. One of the most prominent was Al-Mohsin ibn Ali, a renowned scholar and theologian who lived in the 9th century AD. He was known for his contributions to Islamic jurisprudence and his works on the interpretation of the Quran.

Another famous bearer of the name was Mohsin Fani, a renowned Persian poet who lived in the 16th century AD. His poetic works, which celebrated love and spirituality, are still widely studied and admired in the Persian-speaking world.

The name MOHSIN also appeared in various historical records and manuscripts from the Middle East and North Africa. For instance, it is mentioned in the Kitab al-Aghani, a famous collection of Arabic poetry and songs compiled in the 10th century AD.

As the Islamic faith spread across different regions, the name MOHSIN took on various spellings and adaptations. In India, for example, it was often spelled as 'Mohsin' or 'Mosin', while in Turkey, it was commonly written as 'Muhsin'.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the surname MOHSIN. One example is Syed Mohsin Ali, a prominent Bengali writer and social reformer who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Another is Mohsin Naqvi, a Pakistani poet and scholar who made significant contributions to Urdu literature in the 20th century.

In more recent times, the name MOHSIN has been associated with various fields, including literature, art, and politics. Mohsin Hamid, a renowned Pakistani author, is known for his critically acclaimed novels such as "The Reluctant Fundamentalist" and "Exit West". Mohsin Haider, an Indian politician and former member of the Lok Sabha, also bears this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mohsin

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

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

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