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UK surname

Husseini

A surname indicating a descendant or follower of Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Westminster, Merton and Blackburn with Darwen.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Husseini is 111 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

111

2016, ranked #29,049

Peak year

2016

111 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 111 in 2016, ranked #29,049.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Husseini surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Husseini surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Husseini 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 20 #35,809
1998 modern 27 #35,148
1999 modern 33 #34,610
2000 modern 39 #34,066
2001 modern 38 #34,004
2002 modern 39 #34,219
2003 modern 42 #34,040
2004 modern 45 #33,957
2005 modern 51 #33,701
2006 modern 64 #32,839
2007 modern 71 #32,484
2008 modern 78 #32,081
2009 modern 87 #31,489
2010 modern 92 #31,366
2011 modern 97 #30,552
2012 modern 105 #29,362
2013 modern 104 #30,076
2014 modern 108 #29,658
2015 modern 107 #29,708
2016 modern 111 #29,049

Geography

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Where Husseinis 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, Merton, Blackburn with Darwen, Charnwood and Ealing. 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 009 Westminster
2 Merton 017 Merton
3 Blackburn with Darwen 003 Blackburn with Darwen
4 Charnwood 014 Charnwood
5 Ealing 015 Ealing

Forenames

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First names often paired with Husseini

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

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

Husseini 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

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

Meaning and origin of Husseini

The surname "HUSSEINI" is an Arabic patronymic name derived from the name "Hussein," which is itself a diminutive of the Arabic name "Hasan." It originated in the Middle East and is believed to have first emerged in the 7th century CE, during the early years of Islamic civilization.

The name "Hussein" has its roots in the Arabic word "husn," meaning "good" or "beautiful." It is closely associated with the Islamic tradition, as Hussein was the name of the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad and the son of Ali ibn Abi Talib, who was the fourth caliph of Islam.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname "HUSSEINI" can be traced back to medieval Arabic manuscripts and genealogical records, where it was used to identify individuals who claimed descent from the Prophet Muhammad's family through his grandson, Hussein.

One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name "HUSSEINI" was Al-Husayn ibn Ali (626-680 CE), the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who was martyred in the Battle of Karbala. His name and legacy have been revered by Shia Muslims throughout history.

Another noteworthy individual with this surname was Badi' al-Zaman al-Hamadhani (968-1008 CE), a renowned Persian poet and writer who was born in Hamadhan, Iran, and is considered one of the greatest masters of Arabic literature.

In the 12th century, the name "HUSSEINI" was associated with the Husseini dynasty, a Sunni Muslim dynasty that ruled parts of modern-day Iran and Afghanistan from 1148 to 1556 CE. One of the most prominent rulers of this dynasty was Sultan Husayn Mirza (1470-1506 CE), who patronized the arts and literature during his reign.

Another notable figure with the surname "HUSSEINI" was Sayyid Ahmad Husseini (1901-1984), a prominent Palestinian Arab nationalist and religious leader who served as the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem from 1921 to 1948 and played a significant role in the Arab-Israeli conflict.

In more recent times, Saddam Hussein (1937-2006), the former President of Iraq, was a well-known bearer of the name "Hussein," although his surname was distinct from the patronymic "HUSSEINI."

The surname "HUSSEINI" has been carried by individuals from various parts of the Middle East, including present-day Iraq, Iran, Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine, reflecting the widespread influence of the Islamic tradition and the reverence for the Prophet Muhammad's family in the region.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Husseini surname: questions and answers

How common is the Husseini surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 111 in 2016. That gives Husseini a modern rank of #29,049.

What does the Husseini surname mean?

A surname indicating a descendant or follower of Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad.

What does the Husseini map show?

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