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

Hashem, 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 Hashem surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hashem in America

Hashem is the 22404th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hashem surname appeared 1,149 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 Hashem.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hashem 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 Hashem

The surname Hashem has its origins in the Middle Eastern region, particularly in the Arab world. It is believed to have derived from the Arabic word "Hasham," which means "to crush" or "to grind." This name may have been given to someone who worked as a miller or in a similar occupation involving the crushing or grinding of grains.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hashem can be found in medieval Arabic manuscripts from the 9th century. These documents mention individuals with the name Hashem residing in various parts of the Arab world, including present-day Iraq, Syria, and Egypt.

In the 11th century, the name Hashem appeared in records from the Fatimid Caliphate, which ruled over parts of North Africa and the Levant. During this period, the name was associated with scholars and religious figures, suggesting that some Hashems may have been involved in intellectual pursuits or held esteemed positions within the Islamic community.

As the Arabic language and culture spread across the Mediterranean and into parts of Europe, the name Hashem also found its way into certain regions. In the 13th century, there are records of individuals with the name Hashem living in Andalusia, the Muslim-ruled territory in southern Spain.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Hashem. One of the earliest examples is Abu Bakr al-Hashem (born around 920 CE), a renowned Arabic poet and literary figure from Baghdad. Another prominent figure was Yahya al-Hashem (1010-1065 CE), a Muslim scholar and theologian from Andalusia.

In the 16th century, the name Hashem was associated with a family of Turkish origin who settled in the city of Aleppo, Syria. This family produced several influential figures, including Ahmed al-Hashem (1540-1612), a prominent merchant and trader who established trade routes between the Levant and Europe.

Another notable individual with the surname Hashem was Abdullah al-Hashem (1785-1845), a religious scholar and reformist from Mecca, who advocated for educational and social reforms within the Islamic world.

During the 19th century, the name Hashem was also found in parts of the Levant and North Africa, with individuals such as Mohamed al-Hashem (1820-1895), a renowned poet and writer from Lebanon, and Ahmed ibn Hashem (1845-1912), a influential Islamic scholar and judge from Morocco.

While the surname Hashem has its roots in the Arab world, it has since spread to various regions due to migration and cultural exchange. Throughout its history, the name has been associated with diverse occupations, ranging from scholars and poets to merchants and traders, reflecting the rich cultural tapestry of the regions where it has been prevalent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hashem

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

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 Hashem 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 Hashem 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 Hashem was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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