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UK surname

Hussaini

A surname derived from the name "Hussein", indicating descent from the Prophet Muhammad's grandson.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Ealing, Milton Keynes and Hertsmere.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hussaini is 157 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

157

2016, ranked #23,006

Peak year

2015

157 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 157 in 2016, ranked #23,006.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Hussaini surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Hussaini surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Hussaini 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 36 #34,071
1998 modern 41 #33,747
1999 modern 42 #33,778
2000 modern 48 #33,288
2001 modern 46 #33,311
2002 modern 52 #33,110
2003 modern 51 #33,266
2004 modern 61 #32,581
2005 modern 74 #31,522
2006 modern 79 #31,263
2007 modern 88 #30,515
2008 modern 107 #27,844
2009 modern 121 #26,373
2010 modern 140 #24,569
2011 modern 124 #26,367
2012 modern 140 #24,376
2013 modern 156 #23,004
2014 modern 154 #23,439
2015 modern 157 #22,997
2016 modern 157 #23,006

Geography

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Where Hussainis 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 Ealing, Milton Keynes, Hertsmere, Cornwall and Bristol. 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 Ealing 001 Ealing
2 Milton Keynes 019 Milton Keynes
3 Hertsmere 008 Hertsmere
4 Cornwall 040 Cornwall
5 Bristol 057 Bristol, City of

Forenames

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First names often paired with Hussaini

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

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

Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations

Nationally, the Hussaini surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Hussaini 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 is often found in less central parts of London and other major towns and cities. Adults are more likely than the Supergroup average to have never been married and are typically aged less than 45 years. Many have young dependent children and individuals may have been born in Africa. There are many members identifying with a Black ethnic group, with the other ethnic groups (as listed in the glossary) also represented, though Chinese less so. Accommodation in flats, frequently socially rented, is common in these neighbourhoods. Part time employment is also common, and work is often in elementary occupations, while unemployment is also the highest within this Supergroup.

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, Hussaini 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

Hussaini 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

Hussaini 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.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Hussaini is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 40-50 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 Hussaini, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Hussaini

The surname HUSSAINI is of Arabic origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle East and the Islamic world during the 7th century AD. It is derived from the Arabic word "Husayn," which is a diminutive form of the name "Hasan," meaning "good" or "handsome." The suffix "-i" denotes belonging or relation.

The name HUSSAINI is associated with the descendants of Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who was revered as a martyr and played a pivotal role in the early history of Islam. Some of the earliest references to the name can be found in Islamic texts and manuscripts from that era.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name HUSSAINI was Abu Muhammad al-Hussaini, a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian who lived in Baghdad during the 9th century AD. He was known for his extensive knowledge of hadith (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad) and Islamic jurisprudence.

In the 11th century, a notable figure named Al-Husayn ibn Ali al-Hussaini al-Isfahani was a renowned philosopher and mathematician from Isfahan, Iran. He made significant contributions to the fields of logic and metaphysics.

During the Mughal period in India, the HUSSAINI name gained prominence among the Shia Muslim community. One of the most famous individuals with this surname was Mir Hussain Ali Khan Bahadur HUSSAINI, who served as the Nawab (ruler) of the Carnatic region in the 18th century (1714-1748).

Another notable figure was Syed Hussain Bilgrami HUSSAINI, a prominent Indian writer, and scholar who lived in the 19th century (1841-1926). He was known for his contributions to Urdu literature and his works on Islamic philosophy and mysticism.

In more recent times, Syed Hussain Nasr HUSSAINI (born 1933) is a renowned Iranian philosopher and author who has made significant contributions to the fields of Islamic studies, comparative religion, and environmental philosophy.

The HUSSAINI surname has been carried across various regions and cultures, reflecting the widespread influence of Islamic civilization and the dissemination of knowledge and culture throughout history.

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FAQ

Hussaini surname: questions and answers

How common is the Hussaini surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 157 in 2016. That gives Hussaini a modern rank of #23,006.

What does the Hussaini surname mean?

A surname derived from the name "Hussein", indicating descent from the Prophet Muhammad's grandson.

What does the Hussaini map show?

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