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UK surname

Hasan

A surname of Arabic origin meaning "good" or "handsome," often bestowed as a title of respect.

In the 1881 census there were 3 people recorded with the Hasan surname, ranking it #33,498 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 3,320, ranked #2,051, up from #33,498 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Blackburn with Darwen, Newham and Tower Hamlets.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hasan is 3,320 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 110566.7%.

1881 census count

3

Ranked #33,498

Modern count

3,320

2016, ranked #2,051

Peak year

2016

3,320 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Hasan had 3 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,498 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 3,320 in 2016, ranked #2,051.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 27 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Hasan surname distribution map

The map shows where the Hasan surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Hasan surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Hasan over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 6 #32,278
1861 historical 27 #30,543
1881 historical 3 #33,498
1891 historical 10 #33,355
1901 historical 3 #34,063
1911 historical 9 #32,754
1997 modern 1,089 #5,110
1998 modern 1,195 #4,899
1999 modern 1,262 #4,719
2000 modern 1,310 #4,543
2001 modern 1,291 #4,508
2002 modern 1,495 #4,088
2003 modern 1,567 #3,843
2004 modern 1,664 #3,648
2005 modern 1,833 #3,307
2006 modern 2,017 #3,070
2007 modern 2,171 #2,890
2008 modern 2,348 #2,725
2009 modern 2,587 #2,566
2010 modern 2,863 #2,407
2011 modern 2,897 #2,345
2012 modern 2,996 #2,224
2013 modern 3,127 #2,176
2014 modern 3,263 #2,114
2015 modern 3,273 #2,084
2016 modern 3,320 #2,051

Geography

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Where Hasans are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Blackburn with Darwen, Newham and Tower Hamlets. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Blackburn with Darwen 004 Blackburn with Darwen
2 Newham 022 Newham
3 Tower Hamlets 010 Tower Hamlets
4 Newham 014 Newham
5 Tower Hamlets 011 Tower Hamlets

Forenames

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First names often paired with Hasan

These lists show first names that appear often with the Hasan surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Hasan

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Hasan, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students

Nationally, the Hasan surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Hasan household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Married couples with dependent children are common in this Group, with many parents born in Africa or the EU. The representation of residents amongst different ethnic minority groups is high, particularly for individuals of Pakistani ethnic group. For many residents, English is not their main language, and affiliation to Christian religions is less common. Privately rented terrace properties predominate and levels of overcrowding are high. Part time work is common, with many employed in elementary occupations and sales and customer services. There are also many students living within these areas, and overall unemployment levels are high.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Hasan is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Hasan is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Hasan falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Hasan is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Other Ethnic Group

This describes the area pattern most associated with Hasan, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Hasan

The surname Hasan has its origins in the Arabic language and is believed to have first emerged in the Middle East region around the 7th century. It is derived from the Arabic word "hasan," which means "good," "handsome," or "beautiful." The name is closely associated with the Islamic faith and holds significant cultural and religious significance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hasan can be found in the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam. It is mentioned as the name of one of the grandsons of the Prophet Muhammad, who was highly revered and respected by Muslims. This association with the Prophet's family has contributed to the widespread use and popularity of the name in the Islamic world.

In the early centuries of Islamic history, the name Hasan was commonly used by Arab tribes and families, particularly in regions like the Arabian Peninsula, Persia, and parts of the Levant. As the Islamic empire expanded, the name spread to various parts of the Middle East, North Africa, and eventually to other regions where Islam had a significant presence.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Hasan. One of the most prominent figures was Al-Hasan ibn Ali (624-670 CE), the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad and the second Shia Imam. He played a significant role in the early days of Islam and is revered by Shia Muslims for his wisdom and piety.

Another notable individual was Hasan al-Basri (642-728 CE), a renowned Islamic scholar, preacher, and theologian from Basra, Iraq. He was highly respected for his knowledge of the Qur'an and his contributions to the development of Islamic jurisprudence and theology.

In the literary realm, Hasan ibn Thabit (563-674 CE) was a famous Arab poet and one of the earliest companions of the Prophet Muhammad. His poetry celebrated the virtues of Islam and played a crucial role in preserving the Arabic language and culture.

During the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled from 750 to 1258 CE, the surname Hasan was borne by several influential figures, including Hasan al-Askari (846-874 CE), the eleventh Shia Imam, and Hasan al-Rammah (d. 1295 CE), a renowned Arab engineer and scholar credited with the development of early gunpowder weapons.

In more recent times, the surname Hasan has been carried by individuals from various fields, such as Hasan al-Turabi (1932-2016), a Sudanese Islamic scholar and political leader, and Hasan Minhaj (born 1985), an American comedian, writer, and political commentator.

While the surname Hasan has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. Today, the name can be found among individuals of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds, reflecting the global reach and influence of the Islamic faith and its traditions.

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1881 census detail

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Hasan families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hasan surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lincolnshire leads with 1 Hasans recorded in 1881 and an index of 21.41x.

County Total Index
Lincolnshire 1 21.41x
Middlesex 1 3.42x
Sussex 1 20.28x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Finchley in Middlesex leads with 1 Hasans recorded in 1881 and an index of 909.09x.

Place Total Index
Finchley 1 909.09x
Gainsborough 1 909.09x
Hove 1 454.55x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Hasan surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Catherine 1
Zoida 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Hasan surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Harry 1

FAQ

Hasan surname: questions and answers

How common was the Hasan surname in 1881?

In 1881, 3 people were recorded with the Hasan surname. That placed it at #33,498 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Hasan surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 3,320 in 2016. That gives Hasan a modern rank of #2,051.

What does the Hasan surname mean?

A surname of Arabic origin meaning "good" or "handsome," often bestowed as a title of respect.

What does the Hasan map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hasan bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.