2000
#63,632
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 293
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.11
Very Rare Last name
Mohseni
An Iranian surname indicating a person hailing from the town of Mohsen.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 609 Americans carry the last name Mohseni. That puts it at #43,758 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.18 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 562,815 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mohseni 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
609
1 in 562,815
Census rank
#43,758
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
531
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 531 bearers of the surname Mohseni in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.18 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 43758th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mohseni, the largest self-reported group is White at 74.6%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (10.5%) and Two or More Races (10.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mohseni
The surname Mohseni originates from Persia, now known as Iran, and dates back to the 7th century AD. It is derived from the Arabic word "Mohsin," which means "benefactor" or "one who does good deeds." The name likely originated as a descriptive name for someone who was known for their generosity and kindness.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mohseni can be found in a 9th-century manuscript that details the life of a prominent Persian scholar and poet named Abu'l-Hasan Ali ibn Mohseni al-Nahvi, who lived between 808-890 AD. This manuscript provides valuable insight into the cultural and literary landscape of the time.
During the Safavid dynasty in Persia, which spanned from 1501 to 1736, the name Mohseni became more widespread. Several notable figures from this period bore the surname, including Mirza Mohsen Khan Mohtasham, a prominent statesman and calligrapher who lived from 1639 to 1713.
In the 18th century, the Mohseni name gained further prominence with the birth of Mirza Mohammad Mohsen Isfahani, a renowned poet and scholar who lived from 1734 to 1795. His works were celebrated for their beautiful imagery and profound insights into human nature.
Another notable figure with the Mohseni surname was Mirza Mohsen Afshar, a military commander and politician who lived from 1789 to 1856. He played a crucial role in the political affairs of the Qajar dynasty and was known for his strategic prowess on the battlefield.
As the name Mohseni spread across Persia and into neighboring regions, it became associated with various place names and locations. For example, the village of Mohsenabad in the province of Isfahan was likely named after a prominent member of the Mohseni family who resided there.
Throughout history, the Mohseni name has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, each leaving their mark on the cultural, literary, and political landscapes of their respective eras. While the name's origins can be traced back to ancient Persia, its legacy continues to resonate across generations, reflecting the enduring values of benevolence and goodwill.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mohseni
Among Census respondents with the surname Mohseni, the largest self-reported group is White at 74.6%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (10.5%) and Two or More Races (10.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Mohseni 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 Mohseni surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White74.6% · 396
- Asian and Pacific Islander10.5% · 56
- Two or more races10.2% · 54
- Hispanic or Latino3.8% · 20
- Black or African American0.9% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mohseni
Mohseni appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#53,072
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 390
+97 bearers (+33.1%)
Per 100,000 0.13
Rank movement Up 10,560 places
2020
#43,758
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 531
+141 bearers (+36.2%)
Per 100,000 0.18
Rank movement Up 9,314 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #63,632 | 293 | 0.11 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #53,072 | 390 | 0.13 | +97 bearers (+33.1%) | Up 10,560 places |
| 2020 | #43,758 | 531 | 0.18 | +141 bearers (+36.2%) | Up 9,314 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 Mohseni 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 | #53,072 | #43,758 | 17.5% |
| Count | 390 | 531 | 36.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.13 | 0.18 | 36.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mohseni bearers went from 390 to 531 (+36.2% change). The surname moved up 9,314 positions in the national ranking, going from #53,072 to #43,758.
FAQ
Mohseni surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mohseni?
Name Census estimates that about 609 living Americans carry the surname Mohseni. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 562,815 residents.
How common is Mohseni?
Mohseni ranks #43,758 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.18 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 531 people with the surname Mohseni. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (609), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.18 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.18 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 Mohseni.
Has Mohseni become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mohseni went from 390 recorded bearers to 531. That is an increase of 141 (+36.2%). In the national ranking it rose from #53,072 to #43,758.
What does the Census say about the background of Mohseni?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mohseni, the largest self-reported group is White at 74.6%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (10.5%) and Two or More Races (10.2%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Mohseni in the 2020 Census, accounting for 74.6% (396 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mohseni appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (74.6%), Asian/Pacific Islander (10.5%), Two or More Races (10.2%). 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 Mohseni (2000, 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 Mohseni mean?
An Iranian surname indicating a person hailing from the town of Mohsen. 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 Mohseni (0.18 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 common is the surname Mohseni?
If you just want to know how many people have the surname Mohseni, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.