2000
#5,272
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 6,074
First available Census row
Per 100,000 2.25
Uncommon Last name
Hasan
A surname of Arabic origin meaning "good" or "handsome," often bestowed as a title of respect.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 16,219 Americans carry the last name Hasan. That puts it at #2,490 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 4.73 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 21,133 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hasan surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Hasan with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
16K
1 in 21,133
Census rank
#2,490
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
4.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
14K
uncommon in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 14,144 bearers of the surname Hasan in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 4.73 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 2490th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hasan, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 50.8%. The next largest groups are White (29.0%) and Black (13.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hasan
The surname Hasan has its origins in the Arabic language and is believed to have first emerged in the Middle East region around the 7th century. It is derived from the Arabic word "hasan," which means "good," "handsome," or "beautiful." The name is closely associated with the Islamic faith and holds significant cultural and religious significance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hasan can be found in the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam. It is mentioned as the name of one of the grandsons of the Prophet Muhammad, who was highly revered and respected by Muslims. This association with the Prophet's family has contributed to the widespread use and popularity of the name in the Islamic world.
In the early centuries of Islamic history, the name Hasan was commonly used by Arab tribes and families, particularly in regions like the Arabian Peninsula, Persia, and parts of the Levant. As the Islamic empire expanded, the name spread to various parts of the Middle East, North Africa, and eventually to other regions where Islam had a significant presence.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Hasan. One of the most prominent figures was Al-Hasan ibn Ali (624-670 CE), the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad and the second Shia Imam. He played a significant role in the early days of Islam and is revered by Shia Muslims for his wisdom and piety.
Another notable individual was Hasan al-Basri (642-728 CE), a renowned Islamic scholar, preacher, and theologian from Basra, Iraq. He was highly respected for his knowledge of the Qur'an and his contributions to the development of Islamic jurisprudence and theology.
In the literary realm, Hasan ibn Thabit (563-674 CE) was a famous Arab poet and one of the earliest companions of the Prophet Muhammad. His poetry celebrated the virtues of Islam and played a crucial role in preserving the Arabic language and culture.
During the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled from 750 to 1258 CE, the surname Hasan was borne by several influential figures, including Hasan al-Askari (846-874 CE), the eleventh Shia Imam, and Hasan al-Rammah (d. 1295 CE), a renowned Arab engineer and scholar credited with the development of early gunpowder weapons.
In more recent times, the surname Hasan has been carried by individuals from various fields, such as Hasan al-Turabi (1932-2016), a Sudanese Islamic scholar and political leader, and Hasan Minhaj (born 1985), an American comedian, writer, and political commentator.
While the surname Hasan has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. Today, the name can be found among individuals of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds, reflecting the global reach and influence of the Islamic faith and its traditions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hasan
Among Census respondents with the surname Hasan, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 50.8%. The next largest groups are White (29.0%) and Black (13.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Hasan bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Hasan surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander50.8% · 7,183
- White29.0% · 4,103
- Black or African American13.1% · 1,849
- Two or more races4.8% · 684
- Hispanic or Latino2.2% · 314
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 11
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hasan
Hasan appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#3,775
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 9,374
+3,300 bearers (+54.3%)
Per 100,000 3.18
Rank movement Up 1,497 places
2020
#2,490
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 14,144
+4,770 bearers (+50.9%)
Per 100,000 4.73
Rank movement Up 1,285 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #5,272 | 6,074 | 2.25 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #3,775 | 9,374 | 3.18 | +3,300 bearers (+54.3%) | Up 1,497 places |
| 2020 | #2,490 | 14,144 | 4.73 | +4,770 bearers (+50.9%) | Up 1,285 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Hasan surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #3,775 | #2,490 | 34.0% |
| Count | 9,374 | 14,144 | 50.9% |
| Per 100K | 3.18 | 4.73 | 48.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hasan bearers went from 9,374 to 14,144 (+50.9% change). The surname moved up 1,285 positions in the national ranking, going from #3,775 to #2,490.
FAQ
Hasan surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hasan?
Name Census estimates that about 16,219 living Americans carry the surname Hasan. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 21,133 residents.
How common is Hasan?
Hasan ranks #2,490 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Uncommon." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 4.73 per 100,000 residents, which is about 5 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 14,144 people with the surname Hasan. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (16,219), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 4.73 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 4.73 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 5 of them to have the surname Hasan.
Has Hasan become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hasan went from 9,374 recorded bearers to 14,144. That is an increase of 4,770 (+50.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #3,775 to #2,490.
What does the Census say about the background of Hasan?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hasan, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 50.8%. The next largest groups are White (29.0%) and Black (13.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Hasan in the 2020 Census, accounting for 50.8% (7,183 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hasan appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (50.8%), White (29.0%), Black (13.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Hasan (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Hasan mean?
A surname of Arabic origin meaning "good" or "handsome," often bestowed as a title of respect. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Hasan (4.73 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Hasan?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans have the surname Hasan on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.