(Ynet) There is a dramatic rise in the name “Mohammed” and its variations across Europe, the Daily Mail said in a report, underscoring demographic changes linked to immigration.
According to the report, over the past 25 years, the number of babies given the name surged by 732% in Austria, 372% in Ireland, and 127% in France, while in the Netherlands the increase was more modest at 13%.
The data reflects Europe’s shifting population patterns, largely driven by immigration waves, many from Muslim-majority countries.
The UK publication analyzed data from 11 European countries, including Austria, Ireland, Poland, Italy, France, Belgium, regions of England and Wales, Sweden, Switzerland, Denmark and the Netherlands, using data from national bureaus of statistics. In some countries, such as Germany, where migration surged after the 2015 refugee crisis, comparable data was not available.
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