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UK surname

Hussien

A surname with Arabic origins, possibly derived from "Husayn" meaning "good, handsome".

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Hussien surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 189, ranked #20,334, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Sheffield, Bristol and Hillingdon.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hussien is 189 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 18800.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

189

2016, ranked #20,334

Peak year

2016

189 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • Hussien had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 189 in 2016, ranked #20,334.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 3 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Hussien surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Hussien surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Hussien 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
1861 historical 3 #33,861
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1891 historical 2 #34,436
1997 modern 71 #30,521
1998 modern 69 #31,076
1999 modern 80 #30,152
2000 modern 75 #30,668
2001 modern 74 #30,600
2002 modern 68 #31,626
2003 modern 72 #31,281
2004 modern 77 #31,024
2005 modern 91 #29,406
2006 modern 101 #28,125
2007 modern 109 #27,253
2008 modern 124 #25,371
2009 modern 135 #24,594
2010 modern 150 #23,482
2011 modern 141 #24,294
2012 modern 167 #21,598
2013 modern 182 #20,795
2014 modern 186 #20,664
2015 modern 187 #20,502
2016 modern 189 #20,334

Geography

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Where Hussiens 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 Sheffield, Bristol, Hillingdon, Newham and Brent. 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 Sheffield 020 Sheffield
2 Bristol 056 Bristol, City of
3 Hillingdon 027 Hillingdon
4 Newham 026 Newham
5 Brent 011 Brent

Forenames

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First names often paired with Hussien

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

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

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Hussien is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. 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

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Hussien 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

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

Meaning and origin of Hussien

The surname HUSSIEN is of Arabic origin, deriving from the Arabic name Hussein, which is a diminutive of the name Hasan. It is believed to have originated in the Middle East, particularly in areas like modern-day Iraq, Syria, and the Arabian Peninsula, during the early Islamic era around the 7th century CE.

The name HUSSIEN can be traced back to the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, Hussein ibn Ali, who was revered as a martyr in Shia Islam. Hussein's martyrdom at the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE is a significant event in Islamic history and has greatly influenced the cultural and religious significance of the name.

In the early centuries of Islamic civilization, the name HUSSIEN appeared in various historical records and manuscripts, particularly those related to Islamic traditions and literature. One of the earliest recorded examples of the name can be found in the works of renowned scholars and historians such as Al-Tabari and Ibn Ishaq.

Over time, the name HUSSIEN spread across the Middle East and North Africa, with variations in spelling and pronunciation emerging in different regions. In some areas, the name was associated with place names, such as the city of Husseiniya in Iraq, which was named after Hussein ibn Ali.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname HUSSIEN. One of the earliest examples is Hussein ibn Ali himself (626-680 CE), the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad and a revered figure in Shia Islam. Another prominent figure was Hussein Bayqara (1438-1506), a ruler of the Timurid Empire in Central Asia known for his patronage of arts and literature.

In more recent times, Saddam Hussein (1937-2006) was the former President of Iraq and a controversial figure in modern Middle Eastern history. Other notable individuals with the surname HUSSIEN include the Egyptian actor Hussein Fahmy (1932-2010) and the Pakistani cricketer Nasir Hussain (1924-1998).

It is important to note that while the surname HUSSIEN has its roots in the Middle East, it has also been adopted and adapted by various ethnic and cultural communities around the world, reflecting the diverse and far-reaching influence of Islamic civilization.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Hussien families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hussien 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. Essex leads with 1 Hussiens recorded in 1881 and an index of 52.63x.

County Total Index
Essex 1 52.63x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. East Ham in Essex leads with 1 Hussiens recorded in 1881 and an index of 2500.00x.

Place Total Index
East Ham 1 2500.00x

Top male names

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

Name Count
Abdoola 1

FAQ

Hussien surname: questions and answers

How common was the Hussien surname in 1881?

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

How common is the Hussien surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 189 in 2016. That gives Hussien a modern rank of #20,334.

What does the Hussien surname mean?

A surname with Arabic origins, possibly derived from "Husayn" meaning "good, handsome".

What does the Hussien map show?

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