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UK surname

Hosein

A surname derived from the Arabic name Husayn, meaning "good" or "beautiful".

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Hosein surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 179, ranked #21,086, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Haringey, Croydon and Dacorum.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hosein is 189 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 17800.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

179

2016, ranked #21,086

Peak year

2010

189 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Hosein had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 179 in 2016, ranked #21,086.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1881.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Hosein surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Hosein surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Hosein 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
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1997 modern 148 #21,295
1998 modern 147 #21,935
1999 modern 160 #20,943
2000 modern 157 #21,146
2001 modern 151 #21,375
2002 modern 162 #20,839
2003 modern 163 #20,554
2004 modern 166 #20,441
2005 modern 163 #20,627
2006 modern 168 #20,368
2007 modern 165 #20,893
2008 modern 166 #20,966
2009 modern 177 #20,560
2010 modern 189 #20,171
2011 modern 179 #20,732
2012 modern 164 #21,883
2013 modern 180 #20,954
2014 modern 179 #21,186
2015 modern 175 #21,372
2016 modern 179 #21,086

Geography

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Where Hoseins 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 Haringey, Croydon, Dacorum, Enfield and Hounslow. 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 Haringey 028 Haringey
2 Croydon 024 Croydon
3 Dacorum 015 Dacorum
4 Enfield 024 Enfield
5 Hounslow 016 Hounslow

Forenames

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First names often paired with Hosein

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

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

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Hosein surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Hosein household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Hosein is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Hosein 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

Hosein 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 Hosein 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 Hosein, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Hosein

The surname Hosein is of Arabic origin and is derived from the name "Husayn," which in turn is derived from the Arabic root word "hasana," meaning "good" or "beautiful." The name was initially associated with the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, Husayn ibn Ali, who was revered as a martyr in Shia Islam.

The surname Hosein is believed to have originated in the Middle East, particularly in regions with significant Muslim populations, such as modern-day Iran, Iraq, and parts of the Arabian Peninsula. As Islam spread across various regions, the name was carried and adopted by people of diverse ethnic backgrounds.

In the early centuries of Islamic history, the name Hosein appeared in various manuscripts and records, particularly those related to the Islamic caliphates and religious texts. It is also found in some of the earliest written accounts of the Battle of Karbala, where Husayn ibn Ali was martyred in 680 CE.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Hosein can be traced back to the 9th century CE, when a scholar named Hosein ibn Ishaq al-Muaddib was mentioned in historical texts from the Abbasid Caliphate. Another notable figure was Hosein ibn Ali al-Mas'udi, a renowned Arab historian and geographer who lived from 896 to 956 CE and authored the influential work "Muruj adh-dhahab" (Meadows of Gold).

During the medieval period, the surname Hosein was found in various regions under Muslim rule, including parts of the Iberian Peninsula, North Africa, and the Middle East. One prominent individual was Hosein ibn Sina, also known as Avicenna, a Persian polymath and philosopher who lived from 980 to 1037 CE and made significant contributions to fields such as medicine, philosophy, and astronomy.

In the Indian subcontinent, the surname Hosein was introduced by Muslim settlers and rulers, particularly during the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal Empire. One notable figure was Mir Hosein Ali Khan Bahadur, a Nawab of Bengal who lived from 1688 to 1748 CE and played a significant role in the political affairs of the region.

Other historical figures bearing the surname Hosein include Hosein Ayazi, a Persian poet and literary figure from the 16th century CE, and Hosein Kamal al-Din, an Iranian politician and diplomat who lived from 1884 to 1949 CE and served as the Prime Minister of Iran in the early 20th century.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Hosein families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hosein 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. Gloucestershire leads with 1 Hoseins recorded in 1881 and an index of 52.91x.

County Total Index
Gloucestershire 1 52.91x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Cirencester in Gloucestershire leads with 1 Hoseins recorded in 1881 and an index of 3333.33x.

Place Total Index
Cirencester 1 3333.33x

Top male names

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

Name Count
Synd 1

FAQ

Hosein surname: questions and answers

How common was the Hosein surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1 people were recorded with the Hosein surname. That placed it at #34,027 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Hosein surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 179 in 2016. That gives Hosein a modern rank of #21,086.

What does the Hosein surname mean?

A surname derived from the Arabic name Husayn, meaning "good" or "beautiful".

What does the Hosein map show?

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