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

Mouawad, 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 Mouawad surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mouawad in America

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

The Mouawad 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 Mouawad.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mouawad 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 Mouawad

The surname Mouawad originated in Lebanon during the medieval period. It is derived from the Arabic word "muawwad," which means "loved one" or "beloved." The name likely originated as a descriptive nickname for someone who was deeply cherished or admired within their community.

The earliest known records of the Mouawad surname can be traced back to the 12th century in the region of Mount Lebanon. During this time, the area was home to a thriving community of Maronite Christians, and it is believed that the name first emerged among this ethnic group.

One of the earliest documented mentions of the Mouawad name can be found in a manuscript from the 14th century, which records a land dispute between two families in the village of Bsharri. This manuscript refers to a man named Youssef Mouawad, who was involved in the dispute.

In the 16th century, the Mouawad family was known to have lived in the town of Ghazir, which was an important center for silk production and trade. During this period, the name appeared in several records related to the silk industry, indicating that members of the Mouawad family were likely involved in this lucrative business.

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the Mouawad surname. One of the earliest was Ibrahim Mouawad, a prominent Maronite scholar and theologian who lived in the 17th century. He authored several works on religious subjects and was highly respected within the Maronite community.

Another significant figure was Mikhail Mouawad, a Lebanese poet and playwright who lived from 1874 to 1940. He was a pioneer of modern Arabic literature and is best known for his plays, which explored themes of social injustice and national identity.

In the 20th century, the Mouawad name gained international recognition through the work of Robert Mouawad, a prominent Lebanese-American jeweler and philanthropist. Born in 1925, he founded the Mouawad jewelry empire, which is known for its exquisite diamond and gemstone designs.

Other notable individuals with the Mouawad surname include Waddah Mouawad, a Lebanese politician and diplomat who served as the country's ambassador to the United States from 1991 to 1998, and Wajdi Mouawad, a Canadian playwright and actor of Lebanese descent, born in 1968, who has received numerous awards for his work in theater.

While the Mouawad name has spread globally due to immigration and diaspora communities, its roots can be traced back to the ancient lands of Lebanon, where it emerged as a symbol of affection and esteem within the region's rich cultural tapestry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mouawad

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Mouawad, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!