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

Hashemi, 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 Hashemi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hashemi in America

Hashemi is the 21092nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hashemi surname appeared 1,245 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 Hashemi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hashemi 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 Hashemi

The surname Hashemi originates from the Arabic word "Hashim", which is derived from the Semitic root "h-sh-m" meaning "to crush" or "to break into pieces". The name is predominantly found among Arabic-speaking populations and is particularly prevalent in Iran, Iraq, and other parts of the Middle East.

The earliest recorded use of the name Hashemi can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the early Islamic era. It was initially adopted by individuals who claimed descent from the Hashemite clan, a prominent Arab tribe based in Mecca. The Hashemites were closely related to the Prophet Muhammad and played a significant role in the early spread of Islam.

One of the most notable figures in Islamic history bearing the name Hashemi was Al-Hashimi al-Kufi, a renowned scholar and compiler of Hadith (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad) who lived during the 9th century CE. His collection, known as the "Musnad al-Hashimi", is considered a valuable source of Islamic teachings.

Another prominent individual with the surname Hashemi was Ismail al-Hashemi, a Kurdish scholar and poet who lived in the 14th century CE. He is best known for his contributions to the field of Arabic literature and his poetic works, which explored themes of love, mysticism, and spirituality.

During the medieval period, the Hashemites emerged as a powerful dynasty in the Arabian Peninsula. They claimed direct descent from the Prophet Muhammad through his daughter Fatima and her husband Ali ibn Abi Talib. The Hashemite dynasty ruled over the holy cities of Mecca and Medina and played a crucial role in the political and religious affairs of the region.

In more recent history, the surname Hashemi has been associated with several notable figures, including Saddam Hussein al-Tikriti (1937-2006), the former President of Iraq, and Ruhollah Khomeini (1902-1989), the leader of the Iranian Revolution and the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

While the name Hashemi has its roots in the Arab world, it has also gained prominence in other regions due to migration and cultural exchange. In South Asia, for example, the name is found among Muslim communities and is often spelled as "Hashmi" or "Hashemy".

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hashemi

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

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

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