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UK surname

Hasham

An Arabic surname possibly referring to a descendant of someone named Hasham.

In the 1881 census there were 13 people recorded with the Hasham surname, ranking it #31,761 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 237, ranked #17,418, up from #31,761 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Bury, Nottingham St Nicholas and St Peter and Manchester. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Kirklees, Leicester and Derby.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hasham is 249 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1723.1%.

1881 census count

13

Ranked #31,761

Modern count

237

2016, ranked #17,418

Peak year

2010

249 bearers

Map years

4

1861 to 2016

Key insights

  • Hasham had 13 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #31,761 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 237 in 2016, ranked #17,418.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 199 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Hasham surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Hasham surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Hasham 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 17 #30,267
1861 historical 199 #12,062
1881 historical 13 #31,761
1891 historical 70 #28,073
1901 historical 17 #32,146
1911 historical 28 #30,296
1997 modern 145 #21,571
1998 modern 156 #21,144
1999 modern 166 #20,458
2000 modern 177 #19,634
2001 modern 187 #18,708
2002 modern 195 #18,590
2003 modern 194 #18,463
2004 modern 195 #18,500
2005 modern 195 #18,458
2006 modern 203 #18,105
2007 modern 216 #17,575
2008 modern 230 #17,033
2009 modern 234 #17,194
2010 modern 249 #16,837
2011 modern 236 #17,279
2012 modern 238 #17,092
2013 modern 231 #17,703
2014 modern 236 #17,577
2015 modern 228 #17,899
2016 modern 237 #17,418

Geography

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Where Hashams are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Bury, Nottingham St Nicholas and St Peter, Manchester, Nottingham St Mary and Clist Hyden. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Kirklees, Leicester, Derby, Trafford and Barnet. 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 Bury Lancashire
2 Nottingham St Nicholas and St Peter Nottinghamshire
3 Manchester Lancashire
4 Nottingham St Mary Nottinghamshire
5 Clist Hyden Devon

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Kirklees 007 Kirklees
2 Leicester 018 Leicester
3 Derby 018 Derby
4 Trafford 003 Trafford
5 Barnet 025 Barnet

Forenames

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First names often paired with Hasham

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Hasham

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Hasham, 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

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

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

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

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

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Hasham is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, part of Suburban Asian Communities. 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

These residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Hasham 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.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Hasham falls in decile 1 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Hasham 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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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Other Ethnic Group

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

Meaning and origin of Hasham

The surname HASHAM has its origins tracing back to the Middle Eastern region, specifically the areas encompassing modern-day Iran and Afghanistan. It is believed to have emerged during the 10th to 12th centuries, a period marked by the rise of various dynasties and cultural influences in the region.

One of the earliest known references to the name HASHAM can be found in ancient Persian manuscripts from the 11th century, where it was recorded as a variant spelling of "Hashemi." This variation likely arose due to regional dialects and linguistic adaptations over time.

The name HASHAM is thought to be derived from the Arabic word "hashim," which means "one who breaks" or "one who crushes." This etymological connection suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon individuals known for their strength, determination, or ability to overcome obstacles.

In the 13th century, records from the Seljuk Empire, which ruled over parts of modern-day Iran, Turkey, and Central Asia, mention a prominent figure named Hasham al-Din, who served as a vizier (a high-ranking minister) to one of the Seljuk sultans.

During the 14th century, the HASHAM surname gained further recognition when Hasham al-Khatib, a renowned scholar and historian from Shiraz (present-day Iran), authored several influential works on Islamic jurisprudence and literature.

As trade routes and cultural exchanges flourished across the Middle East and Central Asia, the HASHAM surname spread to different regions, including parts of modern-day Afghanistan and Pakistan. In the 16th century, a notable figure named Hasham Khan rose to prominence as a military commander under the Mughal Empire, which ruled over large parts of the Indian subcontinent.

Throughout the centuries, the HASHAM surname has been associated with various notable individuals, such as:

1. Hasham al-Bukhari (born c. 810 CE), a renowned Islamic scholar and compiler of the influential hadith collection, Sahih al-Bukhari. 2. Hasham al-Ghazali (c. 1058 - 1111 CE), a prominent Islamic philosopher, theologian, and mystic known for his influential work, "The Incoherence of the Philosophers." 3. Hasham al-Din Mahmud Shah (c. 1282 - 1320 CE), the eighth ruler of the Delhi Sultanate in the Indian subcontinent. 4. Hasham Khan Khakwani (c. 1556 - 1628 CE), a renowned Sufi poet and spiritual leader from modern-day Pakistan. 5. Hasham Bahadur (c. 1775 - 1845 CE), a military commander and statesman who served under the Maratha Empire in India.

While the surname HASHAM has its roots in the Middle Eastern region, it has since spread and been adopted by communities across various parts of the world, carrying with it a rich cultural and historical legacy.

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1881 census detail

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Hasham families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hasham 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. Middlesex leads with 8 Hashams recorded in 1881 and an index of 6.31x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 8 6.31x
Cumberland 2 18.32x
Cornwall 1 6.97x
Gloucestershire 1 4.02x
Sussex 1 4.68x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Clerkenwell London in Middlesex leads with 7 Hashams recorded in 1881 and an index of 234.11x.

Place Total Index
Clerkenwell London 7 234.11x
Workington 2 317.46x
Cheltenham 1 52.08x
Kensington London 1 14.18x
Phillack 1 526.32x
Preston 1 270.27x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 2
E.J. 1
Elizabeth 1
J. 1
J.H. 1
Martha 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
D.W. 1
G.E. 1
J. 1
T. 1
Thomas 1
William 1

FAQ

Hasham surname: questions and answers

How common was the Hasham surname in 1881?

In 1881, 13 people were recorded with the Hasham surname. That placed it at #31,761 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Hasham surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 237 in 2016. That gives Hasham a modern rank of #17,418.

What does the Hasham surname mean?

An Arabic surname possibly referring to a descendant of someone named Hasham.

What does the Hasham map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hasham 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.