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UK surname

Hussian

A surname derived from the Arabic word "husayn," meaning "handsome" or "good."

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Hussian surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 325, ranked #13,930, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Wycombe, Birmingham and Coventry.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hussian is 382 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 32400.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

325

2016, ranked #13,930

Peak year

2010

382 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Hussian had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 325 in 2016, ranked #13,930.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 5 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Hussian surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Hussian surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Hussian 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 1 #33,412
1861 historical 5 #33,418
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1891 historical 2 #34,436
1901 historical 3 #34,063
1997 modern 190 #18,199
1998 modern 227 #16,754
1999 modern 225 #16,931
2000 modern 245 #15,955
2001 modern 236 #16,094
2002 modern 281 #14,619
2003 modern 307 #13,614
2004 modern 321 #13,284
2005 modern 333 #12,847
2006 modern 349 #12,473
2007 modern 339 #12,896
2008 modern 346 #12,813
2009 modern 368 #12,476
2010 modern 382 #12,410
2011 modern 355 #12,963
2012 modern 334 #13,443
2013 modern 328 #13,842
2014 modern 324 #14,058
2015 modern 325 #13,927
2016 modern 325 #13,930

Geography

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Where Hussians 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 Wycombe, Birmingham and Coventry. 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 Wycombe 013 Wycombe
2 Birmingham 044 Birmingham
3 Birmingham 040 Birmingham
4 Birmingham 097 Birmingham
5 Coventry 015 Coventry

Forenames

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First names often paired with Hussian

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

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

Hussian 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

Hussian 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.

1
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Hussian 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 Hussian, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Hussian

The surname HUSSIAN originated in the Middle East, likely in regions such as modern-day Iran, Iraq, or Syria. It is derived from the Arabic name Hussein, which ultimately comes from the Arabic word "husayn," meaning "good" or "beautiful." The name Hussein is a diminutive form of the Arabic name Hasan, which means "handsome" or "good-looking."

HUSSIAN is believed to have first emerged as a surname during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century. It was commonly used by families with ancestral ties to the Prophet Muhammad's grandson, Hussein ibn Ali, who was revered in Islam and played a significant role in the Shia-Sunni split.

Early records of the surname HUSSIAN can be found in historical manuscripts and documents from the region, such as court records, tax registers, and religious texts. One notable example is the Persian epic poem Shahnameh, written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century, which mentions individuals with the name Hussein.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname HUSSIAN was Hussain ibn Ali, also known as Imam Hussein, who lived from 626 to 680 CE. He was the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad and played a crucial role in the early history of Islam. Another notable figure was Hussain al-Hallaj, a Persian mystic and poet who lived from 858 to 922 CE and was executed for his beliefs.

In the 13th century, the HUSSIAN surname appeared in various regions of the Middle East, including present-day Iran, Iraq, and Syria. During this period, several individuals with the surname HUSSIAN rose to prominence, such as Hussain al-Din al-Hussaini, a Persian scholar and poet who lived from 1230 to 1289 CE.

As the HUSSIAN surname spread throughout the Middle East and beyond, it also evolved into various regional spellings and variations, such as Husseini, Hosseini, and Hussaini. These variations often reflected local dialects and cultural influences.

Over the centuries, the HUSSIAN surname has been associated with numerous notable figures across various fields, including religion, literature, and politics. For example, Hussain Shah, a ruler of the Lodi dynasty in India, lived from 1508 to 1556 CE and was known for his patronage of the arts and literature. Additionally, Hussain Bayqara, a Timurid ruler in modern-day Afghanistan and Iran, lived from 1438 to 1506 CE and was a patron of Persian literature and poetry.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Hussian families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hussian 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. Yorkshire leads with 1 Hussians recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.47x.

County Total Index
Yorkshire 1 10.47x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Kimberworth in Yorkshire leads with 1 Hussians recorded in 1881 and an index of 2000.00x.

Place Total Index
Kimberworth 1 2000.00x

Top male names

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

Name Count
Joseph 1

FAQ

Hussian surname: questions and answers

How common was the Hussian surname in 1881?

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

How common is the Hussian surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 325 in 2016. That gives Hussian a modern rank of #13,930.

What does the Hussian surname mean?

A surname derived from the Arabic word "husayn," meaning "handsome" or "good."

What does the Hussian map show?

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