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UK surname

Hussan

A variation of the surname Hassan, derived from the Arabic name meaning handsome or good-looking.

In the 1881 census there were 12 people recorded with the Hussan surname, ranking it #31,914 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 289, ranked #15,137, up from #31,914 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Rochdale, Liverpool and Brent.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hussan is 289 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 2308.3%.

1881 census count

12

Ranked #31,914

Modern count

289

2016, ranked #15,137

Peak year

2016

289 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Hussan had 12 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #31,914 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 289 in 2016, ranked #15,137.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 14 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Hussan surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Hussan surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Hussan 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 12 #31,134
1861 historical 14 #32,072
1881 historical 12 #31,914
1891 historical 11 #33,268
1901 historical 4 #33,876
1911 historical 14 #32,045
1997 modern 102 #26,638
1998 modern 127 #23,940
1999 modern 136 #23,186
2000 modern 154 #21,415
2001 modern 147 #21,756
2002 modern 159 #21,086
2003 modern 155 #21,217
2004 modern 162 #20,756
2005 modern 179 #19,467
2006 modern 204 #18,051
2007 modern 227 #17,041
2008 modern 224 #17,337
2009 modern 248 #16,509
2010 modern 275 #15,673
2011 modern 275 #15,517
2012 modern 264 #15,904
2013 modern 278 #15,618
2014 modern 284 #15,455
2015 modern 281 #15,457
2016 modern 289 #15,137

Geography

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Where Hussans 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 Rochdale, Liverpool, Brent, Hounslow and Newham. 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 Rochdale 015 Rochdale
2 Liverpool 054 Liverpool
3 Brent 008 Brent
4 Hounslow 016 Hounslow
5 Newham 008 Newham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Hussan

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

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

Hussan 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

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

Meaning and origin of Hussan

The surname HUSSAN is believed to have originated in the region of Punjab, which spans parts of modern-day India and Pakistan. The name likely dates back to the 16th or 17th century during the height of the Mughal Empire in the Indian subcontinent.

HUSSAN is thought to be derived from the Persian word "hasan," which means "good" or "beautiful." It may have been used as a descriptive name for someone considered to possess these qualities or as a name given to a child in the hopes that they would grow to embody these positive traits.

While the exact origins of the name are uncertain, there are records of individuals bearing the surname HUSSAN in historical documents from the Mughal era. For instance, a merchant named Mirza Hussan is mentioned in a trade ledger from the city of Lahore, dated 1658.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Hafiz Hussan, a renowned poet and calligrapher who lived in the city of Delhi during the late 17th century. His works, which included intricate calligraphic pieces and ghazals (a form of poetry), were celebrated throughout the Mughal court and beyond.

Another notable figure was Nawab Hussan Ali Khan, a wealthy landowner and military commander who served under the Nizam of Hyderabad in the early 19th century. He was known for his strategic prowess in several battles against the British East India Company.

In the late 19th century, a scholar named Maulana Hussan Ahmad Madani made significant contributions to Islamic jurisprudence and was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement alongside leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

The name HUSSAN also has a connection to various place names in the region, such as Hussanpur, a village in the state of Uttar Pradesh, and Hussainabad, a locality in the city of Lucknow. These places may have been named after individuals bearing the surname or derived from the same linguistic roots.

Throughout history, the HUSSAN surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, poets, military leaders, and merchants, reflecting the diverse cultural heritage and rich tapestry of the Indian subcontinent.

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1881 census detail

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Hussan families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hussan 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 Hussans recorded in 1881 and an index of 5.86x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 8 5.86x
Essex 2 7.43x
Royal Navy 2 122.70x
Lancashire 1 0.62x
Surrey 1 1.50x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Kensington London in Middlesex leads with 4 Hussans recorded in 1881 and an index of 52.70x.

Place Total Index
Kensington London 4 52.70x
St Pancras London 3 27.32x
East Ham 2 400.00x
Blackburn 1 23.20x
Lambeth 1 8.40x
St George In East London 1 78.13x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Jane 2
Kate 1
Mary 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 2
Arthur 1
Goolam 1
Isaac 1
James 1
Thomas 1

FAQ

Hussan surname: questions and answers

How common was the Hussan surname in 1881?

In 1881, 12 people were recorded with the Hussan surname. That placed it at #31,914 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Hussan surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 289 in 2016. That gives Hussan a modern rank of #15,137.

What does the Hussan surname mean?

A variation of the surname Hassan, derived from the Arabic name meaning handsome or good-looking.

What does the Hussan map show?

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