UK surname

Hasib

A surname indicating a person of Arab ancestry.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Westminster, Oxford and Lambeth.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hasib is 137 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

Modern count

105

2016, ranked #30,114

Peak year

2010

137 bearers

Map years

2016 to 2016

Key insights

• The latest modern count shown here is 105 in 2016, ranked #30,114.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Map

Hasib surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Hasib surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Hasib 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
1997	modern	50	#32,658
1998	modern	59	#32,027
1999	modern	63	#31,798
2000	modern	66	#31,553
2001	modern	60	#31,985
2002	modern	77	#30,709
2003	modern	79	#30,549
2004	modern	82	#30,468
2005	modern	87	#29,966
2006	modern	90	#29,893
2007	modern	101	#28,505
2008	modern	117	#26,351
2009	modern	126	#25,686
2010	modern	137	#24,907
2011	modern	125	#26,220
2012	modern	113	#28,016
2013	modern	114	#28,347
2014	modern	111	#29,113
2015	modern	115	#28,319
2016	modern	105	#30,114

Geography

Where Hasibs 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 Westminster, Oxford, Lambeth and Gateshead. 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	Westminster 019	Westminster
2	Oxford 008	Oxford
3	Oxford 001	Oxford
4	Lambeth 002	Lambeth
5	Gateshead 010	Gateshead

Forenames

First names often paired with Hasib

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Afsana Amina Christina Rehana Mahmuda Naheed Sameena Rubina Maheen Saffina

Recent male names

Abdul Mohammed Md Mohammad Barie Paul Muhammad Jason Syed Malik

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Hasib

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

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Young Asian Family Terraces

Within London, Hasib is most associated with areas classed as Young Asian Family Terraces, 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 households with dependent children typically live in terraced housing and are of (non-Chinese) Asian extraction. Individuals with Bangladeshi origins are particularly in evidence. Employment is often in elementary occupations or as process, plant or machine operatives, and part-time work is common. Students are much in evidence.

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

Hasib 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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Hasib 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.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Hasib is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 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 Hasib, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Origin

Meaning and origin of Hasib

The surname HASIB has its roots in the Arabic language and is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in the region of the Arabian Peninsula. This name traces its origins back to the early Islamic era, around the 7th century AD.

One of the earliest references to the name HASIB can be found in ancient Arabic manuscripts and historical records. It is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "hasib," which means "reckoner" or "accountant." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in mathematical calculations or financial accounting professions.

In the centuries following the rise of Islam, the name HASIB spread across various regions of the Middle East and North Africa, carried by Arab traders, scholars, and travelers. It is possible that the name was adopted by non-Arab populations who converted to Islam or interacted with Arab communities.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname HASIB was Abu Bakr al-Hasib, a renowned mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 9th century AD in Baghdad. He made significant contributions to the field of algebra and wrote several treatises on mathematics and astronomy.

Another notable figure bearing the HASIB surname was Ibn al-Hasib, a 10th-century scholar and poet from Cordoba, Spain. He was known for his expertise in Arabic grammar and literature, and his poetry was highly acclaimed during his time.

During the medieval period, the name HASIB appeared in various historical records and manuscripts from regions under Islamic rule. For instance, there are mentions of individuals with this surname in the chronicles of the Abbasid Caliphate and the Umayyad Caliphate.

In the 14th century, a prominent figure named Shihab al-Din al-Hasib lived in Damascus, Syria. He was a respected scholar and jurist known for his extensive knowledge of Islamic law and jurisprudence.

Another individual of note was Muhammad al-Hasib, a 16th-century Moroccan scholar and traveler. He documented his travels through various parts of North Africa and the Middle East, providing valuable insights into the cultural and intellectual landscapes of the time.

As the name HASIB spread across different regions, it also adopted various spellings and variations, reflecting the linguistic and cultural influences of different locales. For example, in some regions, the name may have been spelled as Hassib or Haseb.

While the surname HASIB has its roots in the Arab world, it has since been adopted by various ethnic and cultural groups across the Middle East, North Africa, and other regions influenced by Islamic culture and traditions.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Hasib surname: questions and answers

How common is the Hasib surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 105 in 2016. That gives Hasib a modern rank of #30,114.

What does the Hasib surname mean?

A surname indicating a person of Arab ancestry.

What does the Hasib map show?

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