Find out how popular the last name Hasham is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Hasham.

Hasham, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Hasham surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hasham in America

Hasham is the 97210th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hasham surname appeared 187 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Hasham.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hasham to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Hasham

The surname HASHAM has its origins tracing back to the Middle Eastern region, specifically the areas encompassing modern-day Iran and Afghanistan. It is believed to have emerged during the 10th to 12th centuries, a period marked by the rise of various dynasties and cultural influences in the region.

One of the earliest known references to the name HASHAM can be found in ancient Persian manuscripts from the 11th century, where it was recorded as a variant spelling of "Hashemi." This variation likely arose due to regional dialects and linguistic adaptations over time.

The name HASHAM is thought to be derived from the Arabic word "hashim," which means "one who breaks" or "one who crushes." This etymological connection suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon individuals known for their strength, determination, or ability to overcome obstacles.

In the 13th century, records from the Seljuk Empire, which ruled over parts of modern-day Iran, Turkey, and Central Asia, mention a prominent figure named Hasham al-Din, who served as a vizier (a high-ranking minister) to one of the Seljuk sultans.

During the 14th century, the HASHAM surname gained further recognition when Hasham al-Khatib, a renowned scholar and historian from Shiraz (present-day Iran), authored several influential works on Islamic jurisprudence and literature.

As trade routes and cultural exchanges flourished across the Middle East and Central Asia, the HASHAM surname spread to different regions, including parts of modern-day Afghanistan and Pakistan. In the 16th century, a notable figure named Hasham Khan rose to prominence as a military commander under the Mughal Empire, which ruled over large parts of the Indian subcontinent.

Throughout the centuries, the HASHAM surname has been associated with various notable individuals, such as:

1. Hasham al-Bukhari (born c. 810 CE), a renowned Islamic scholar and compiler of the influential hadith collection, Sahih al-Bukhari.
2. Hasham al-Ghazali (c. 1058 - 1111 CE), a prominent Islamic philosopher, theologian, and mystic known for his influential work, "The Incoherence of the Philosophers."
3. Hasham al-Din Mahmud Shah (c. 1282 - 1320 CE), the eighth ruler of the Delhi Sultanate in the Indian subcontinent.
4. Hasham Khan Khakwani (c. 1556 - 1628 CE), a renowned Sufi poet and spiritual leader from modern-day Pakistan.
5. Hasham Bahadur (c. 1775 - 1845 CE), a military commander and statesman who served under the Maratha Empire in India.

While the surname HASHAM has its roots in the Middle Eastern region, it has since spread and been adopted by communities across various parts of the world, carrying with it a rich cultural and historical legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hasham

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Hasham.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Hasham was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Hasham has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Hasham was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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