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UK surname

Hashim

A surname of Arabic origin meaning "crusher" or "destroyer".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Leicester, Maxwell Park and Woodlands.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hashim is 637 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

618

2016, ranked #8,511

Peak year

2010

637 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 618 in 2016, ranked #8,511.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 16 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Hashim surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Hashim surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Hashim 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
1861 historical 7 #33,053
1891 historical 16 #32,868
1901 historical 2 #34,263
1911 historical 3 #33,789
1997 modern 381 #11,393
1998 modern 391 #11,539
1999 modern 381 #11,873
2000 modern 399 #11,422
2001 modern 400 #11,229
2002 modern 444 #10,553
2003 modern 440 #10,475
2004 modern 456 #10,188
2005 modern 469 #9,892
2006 modern 491 #9,600
2007 modern 514 #9,376
2008 modern 545 #9,029
2009 modern 591 #8,691
2010 modern 637 #8,371
2011 modern 604 #8,647
2012 modern 596 #8,658
2013 modern 624 #8,477
2014 modern 615 #8,628
2015 modern 612 #8,606
2016 modern 618 #8,511

Geography

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Where Hashims 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 Leicester, Maxwell Park, Woodlands, City Centre East and Brent. 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 Leicester 022 Leicester
2 Maxwell Park Glasgow City
3 Woodlands Glasgow City
4 City Centre East Glasgow City
5 Brent 006 Brent

Forenames

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First names often paired with Hashim

These lists show first names that appear often with the Hashim 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 Hashim

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

Hashim 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

Hashim falls in decile 2 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.

2
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Hashim 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 Hashim, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Hashim

The surname Hashim has its origins in the Arabic language and is believed to have originated in regions of the Middle East, particularly the Arabian Peninsula. The name is derived from the Arabic root word "hashama," which means "to crush" or "to defeat." This suggests that the surname may have been associated with individuals who were known for their strength or success in battle.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Hashim can be found in historical texts and manuscripts dating back to the 7th century CE. During this period, the name was prominently associated with the Islamic prophet Muhammad's great-grandfather, Hashim ibn Abd Manaf, who was a prominent figure in the city of Mecca and a leader of the Quraysh tribe.

In the 9th century, the name appears in various Arabic manuscripts and records, with notable individuals bearing the surname Hashim. One such example is Abu Hashim al-Razi, a renowned philosopher and scholar who lived from 865 to 925 CE and made significant contributions to the fields of logic, mathematics, and astronomy.

As the Islamic empires expanded across the Middle East and North Africa, the surname Hashim spread to various regions, including present-day Iraq, Syria, Egypt, and Morocco. In these areas, the name was often associated with prominent families and individuals who held positions of influence and power.

During the medieval period, the surname Hashim can be found in various historical records and documents, such as the chronicles of Islamic historians and travellers. One notable example is Ibn Hashim, a 12th-century Arab traveller and writer who authored several works documenting his travels across the Middle East and North Africa.

Throughout history, there have been several notable figures bearing the surname Hashim. One such individual was Taha Hashim, an Iraqi poet and writer who lived from 1888 to 1964 and was a prominent figure in the Arab literary renaissance known as the Nahda movement. Another influential figure was Saddam Hashim Hussein, the former President of Iraq from 1979 to 2003, whose surname Hashim was derived from his paternal grandfather.

Other notable individuals with the surname Hashim include Naji Hashim, an Iraqi artist and sculptor who lived from 1920 to 2017 and was renowned for his contributions to modern Arab art, and Hashim Amla, a South African cricketer of Indian descent who has represented the South African national team since 2004.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Hashim surname: questions and answers

How common is the Hashim surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 618 in 2016. That gives Hashim a modern rank of #8,511.

What does the Hashim surname mean?

A surname of Arabic origin meaning "crusher" or "destroyer".

What does the Hashim map show?

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