2010
#129,047
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 132
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Hasbani
Of Arabic origin, referring to someone from the Lebanese city of Hasbaya.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Hasbani. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hasbani 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.
Bearers in the US
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Hasbani in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hasbani, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (12.7%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hasbani
The surname Hasbani is believed to have originated from the Levant region, specifically in modern-day Lebanon. It is derived from the Arabic word "Hasban," which refers to a town or village situated near the city of Tyre in Southern Lebanon. The name dates back to the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Hasbani can be found in historical documents from the Crusades era. During this time, the Hasbani family played a significant role in the region, with members serving as local leaders and influential figures. Records mention a prominent figure named Khalil Al-Hasbani, who lived in the late 13th century and was a renowned scholar and diplomat.
In the 16th century, the Hasbani name appears in Ottoman Empire records, particularly in tax registers and land ownership documents. This suggests that the family had established itself as landowners and prominent members of the local community during the Ottoman rule over the region.
The surname is also linked to the Hasbani River, a major tributary of the Jordan River, which flows through Lebanon and Israel. It is possible that the name originated from individuals or families residing near or along the banks of this river.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Hasbani surname. One prominent figure was Ibrahim Al-Hasbani, a 17th-century scholar and religious leader from Tyre, known for his contributions to Islamic jurisprudence and theology.
Another notable Hasbani was Yusuf Al-Hasbani, a 19th-century Lebanese writer and poet who gained recognition for his works celebrating Arabic literature and culture. He was born in Hasbaya, a town in Southern Lebanon, which further reinforces the connection between the surname and the region.
In the 20th century, Abdallah Al-Hasbani, a Lebanese politician and diplomat, made significant contributions to his country's political landscape. He served as a member of parliament and held various diplomatic positions, representing Lebanon internationally.
Additionally, Riyad Al-Hasbani, a contemporary Lebanese author and journalist, has gained recognition for his literary works and contributions to the cultural scene in Lebanon and the Arab world.
The surname Hasbani has also been associated with various place names in Lebanon, such as Hasbaya and Hasbani River, reflecting the strong connection between the name and the geographical region from which it originated.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hasbani
Among Census respondents with the surname Hasbani, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (12.7%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Hasbani 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 Hasbani surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.5% · 94
- Hispanic or Latino12.7% · 14
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hasbani
Hasbani appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-22 bearers (-16.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 20,399 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #129,047 | 132 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | -22 bearers (-16.7%) | Down 20,399 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 Hasbani 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 | #129,047 | #149,446 | -15.8% |
| Count | 132 | 110 | -16.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hasbani bearers went from 132 to 110 (-16.7% change). The surname moved down 20,399 positions in the national ranking, going from #129,047 to #149,446.
FAQ
Hasbani surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hasbani?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Hasbani. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Hasbani?
Hasbani ranks #149,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 110 people with the surname Hasbani. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Hasbani.
Has Hasbani become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hasbani went from 132 recorded bearers to 110. That is a decrease of 22 (-16.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #129,047 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Hasbani?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hasbani, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (12.7%) and Black (0.9%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Hasbani in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.5% (94 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hasbani appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.5%), Hispanic (12.7%), Black (0.9%). 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 Hasbani (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 Hasbani mean?
Of Arabic origin, referring to someone from the Lebanese city of Hasbaya. 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 Hasbani (0.04 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 many Americans have the surname Hasbani?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.