UK surname

Hyseni

A surname indicating Albanian origin and potentially deriving from the word "hysen" meaning "moon" or "crescent moon."

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Westminster, Camden and Ealing.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hyseni is 148 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

Modern count

148

2016, ranked #23,958

Peak year

2016

148 bearers

Map years

2016 to 2016

Key insights

• The latest modern count shown here is 148 in 2016, ranked #23,958.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Map

Hyseni surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Hyseni surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Hyseni 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	3	#38,317
1998	modern	5	#37,861
1999	modern	9	#37,217
2000	modern	12	#36,749
2001	modern	12	#36,612
2002	modern	16	#36,267
2003	modern	25	#35,471
2004	modern	42	#34,222
2005	modern	60	#32,917
2006	modern	75	#31,733
2007	modern	84	#31,067
2008	modern	99	#29,181
2009	modern	106	#28,666
2010	modern	120	#27,124
2011	modern	122	#26,647
2012	modern	133	#25,187
2013	modern	137	#25,149
2014	modern	135	#25,581
2015	modern	140	#24,836
2016	modern	148	#23,958

Geography

Where Hysenis 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, Camden, Ealing and Barking and Dagenham. 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 005	Westminster
2	Camden 020	Camden
3	Camden 012	Camden
4	Ealing 010	Ealing
5	Barking and Dagenham 015	Barking and Dagenham

Forenames

First names often paired with Hyseni

These lists show first names that appear often with the Hyseni surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Violeta Nora Ermira Cheryl Nadine Aulona Aida Elvira Cathryn Suad

Recent male names

Bekim Ilir Artan Hafiz Arben Fadil Ismail Ramiz Ali Elion

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Hyseni

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

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Ethnically Diverse Young Families

Nationally, the Hyseni surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Young Families, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Hyseni 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 includes many younger parents born overseas (particularly in Africa or EU countries) with children aged 0-4. Individuals identifying as of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities are also common. English may not be the primary language spoken. Accommodation consists principally of flats, and many properties are socially rented and/or overcrowded. Students are also present, unemployment is common, and other adults tend to work in low skilled jobs.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Hyseni 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

Hyseni 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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Hyseni 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 Hyseni is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 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: White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Hyseni, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Origin

Meaning and origin of Hyseni

The surname HYSENI is of Albanian origin, originating from the northern regions of Albania near the city of Shkodra during the 16th century. The name is derived from the Albanian word "hysen," which means "to enter" or "to go in." It is believed that the name was initially given to someone who lived near an entrance or gateway, or perhaps someone whose occupation involved guarding or controlling entry into a particular area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the HYSENI surname can be found in the Ottoman tax registers (defter) from the late 16th century, where several families bearing this name were listed in the villages around Shkodra. This suggests that the name had already been established in the region by that time.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, the HYSENI name began to spread beyond the Shkodra region as families migrated to other parts of Albania and neighboring regions. Historical records from this period, such as church registers and legal documents, show instances of the name in various spellings, including Hyseni, Hysini, and Hyseni.

One notable figure with the HYSENI surname was Mehmet Hyseni (1826-1898), an Albanian writer, journalist, and educator who played a significant role in promoting Albanian language and culture during the National Renaissance period. He was born in Shkodra and was one of the first to publish works in the Albanian language, including textbooks and translations.

Another prominent individual was Qemal Hyseni (1900-1983), an Albanian politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Albanian Kingdom in the late 1920s. He was also involved in the movement for Albanian independence and played a crucial role in the country's international relations during a turbulent period.

In the 20th century, the HYSENI name continued to be found throughout Albania and the Albanian diaspora communities around the world. One notable figure was Luan Hyseni (1932-2022), an Albanian writer and journalist who spent much of his career working for the state news agency in Tirana. He was known for his literary works, including novels and short stories, which often explored themes of Albanian identity and culture.

Other individuals with the HYSENI surname include Shefqet Hyseni (1920-2002), an Albanian artist and sculptor who gained recognition for his monumental public works in Tirana and other cities, and Nexhat Hyseni (1942-2021), a prominent Albanian lawyer and human rights activist who played a significant role in the country's transition to democracy in the 1990s.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Hyseni surname: questions and answers

How common is the Hyseni surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 148 in 2016. That gives Hyseni a modern rank of #23,958.

What does the Hyseni surname mean?