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UK surname

Hussin

A surname derived from the Arabic name Hussein, meaning "good" or "handsome one."

In the 1881 census there were 3 people recorded with the Hussin surname, ranking it #33,498 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 139, ranked #25,001, up from #33,498 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Cheshire West and Chester, Manchester and Brent.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hussin is 151 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 4533.3%.

1881 census count

3

Ranked #33,498

Modern count

139

2016, ranked #25,001

Peak year

2010

151 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • Hussin had 3 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,498 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 139 in 2016, ranked #25,001.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 23 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Hussin surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Hussin surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Hussin 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 18 #31,580
1881 historical 3 #33,498
1891 historical 13 #33,099
1901 historical 19 #31,911
1911 historical 23 #30,923
1997 modern 70 #30,618
1998 modern 76 #30,386
1999 modern 72 #30,955
2000 modern 67 #31,473
2001 modern 67 #31,297
2002 modern 77 #30,709
2003 modern 83 #30,088
2004 modern 85 #30,132
2005 modern 97 #28,485
2006 modern 117 #25,695
2007 modern 119 #25,747
2008 modern 132 #24,476
2009 modern 137 #24,371
2010 modern 151 #23,377
2011 modern 140 #24,395
2012 modern 141 #24,258
2013 modern 147 #23,977
2014 modern 143 #24,621
2015 modern 138 #25,103
2016 modern 139 #25,001

Geography

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Where Hussins 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 Cheshire West and Chester, Manchester, Brent and Norwich. 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 Cheshire West and Chester 022 Cheshire West and Chester
2 Manchester 008 Manchester
3 Brent 005 Brent
4 Norwich 011 Norwich
5 Brent 014 Brent

Forenames

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First names often paired with Hussin

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

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

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Hussin 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

Hussin 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

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

Meaning and origin of Hussin

The surname Hussin is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in the Arabian Peninsula. It is an Arabic name derived from the word "Husayn," which means "handsome" or "beautiful."

The earliest recorded instances of the name Hussin can be traced back to the 7th century AD when the Islamic Empire was rapidly expanding across the Middle East and North Africa. During this period, the name Husayn was a popular choice among Muslim families, and it eventually evolved into various spellings, including Hussin.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name Hussin was Al-Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who lived from 626 to 680 AD. He played a significant role in the early history of Islam and is revered by Shia Muslims as the third Imam.

As the Islamic Empire expanded, the name Hussin spread across various regions, including parts of the Middle East, North Africa, and the Iberian Peninsula (modern-day Spain and Portugal). In the 8th century, during the Umayyad Caliphate, the name Hussin was found in historical records from Cordoba, Spain.

Another notable figure with the surname Hussin was Abu Abdullah Muhammad ibn Husayn al-Hussin, a renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher who lived from 1091 to 1161 AD in Andalusia, Spain. He was renowned for his contributions to the fields of logic, mathematics, and astronomy.

In the 12th century, the name Hussin appeared in various manuscripts and records from the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled over vast territories stretching from modern-day Iran to North Africa. One such record mentions a merchant named Hussin ibn Ahmad al-Baghdadi, who traded goods along the Silk Road.

During the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over much of the Middle East and parts of Europe from the 14th to the early 20th century, the surname Hussin was found in various administrative records and documents. One notable bearer of the name was Hussin Pasha, an Ottoman military commander who fought in the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878.

Throughout history, the surname Hussin has also been associated with various place names in the Middle East and North Africa, such as the town of Hussin in modern-day Iran and the village of Hussiniya in Iraq.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Hussin families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hussin 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. Lancashire leads with 2 Hussins recorded in 1881 and an index of 5.77x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 2 5.77x
Denbighshire 1 90.91x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Kirkdale in Lancashire leads with 2 Hussins recorded in 1881 and an index of 344.83x.

Place Total Index
Kirkdale 2 344.83x
Denbigh 1 2500.00x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Michl. 1
Patrick 1

FAQ

Hussin surname: questions and answers

How common was the Hussin surname in 1881?

In 1881, 3 people were recorded with the Hussin surname. That placed it at #33,498 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Hussin surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 139 in 2016. That gives Hussin a modern rank of #25,001.

What does the Hussin surname mean?

A surname derived from the Arabic name Hussein, meaning "good" or "handsome one."

What does the Hussin map show?

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