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

Hashim, 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 Hashim surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hashim in America

Hashim is the 22131st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hashim surname appeared 1,168 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 Hashim.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hashim 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 Hashim

The surname Hashim has its origins in the Arabic language and is believed to have originated in regions of the Middle East, particularly the Arabian Peninsula. The name is derived from the Arabic root word "hashama," which means "to crush" or "to defeat." This suggests that the surname may have been associated with individuals who were known for their strength or success in battle.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Hashim can be found in historical texts and manuscripts dating back to the 7th century CE. During this period, the name was prominently associated with the Islamic prophet Muhammad's great-grandfather, Hashim ibn Abd Manaf, who was a prominent figure in the city of Mecca and a leader of the Quraysh tribe.

In the 9th century, the name appears in various Arabic manuscripts and records, with notable individuals bearing the surname Hashim. One such example is Abu Hashim al-Razi, a renowned philosopher and scholar who lived from 865 to 925 CE and made significant contributions to the fields of logic, mathematics, and astronomy.

As the Islamic empires expanded across the Middle East and North Africa, the surname Hashim spread to various regions, including present-day Iraq, Syria, Egypt, and Morocco. In these areas, the name was often associated with prominent families and individuals who held positions of influence and power.

During the medieval period, the surname Hashim can be found in various historical records and documents, such as the chronicles of Islamic historians and travellers. One notable example is Ibn Hashim, a 12th-century Arab traveller and writer who authored several works documenting his travels across the Middle East and North Africa.

Throughout history, there have been several notable figures bearing the surname Hashim. One such individual was Taha Hashim, an Iraqi poet and writer who lived from 1888 to 1964 and was a prominent figure in the Arab literary renaissance known as the Nahda movement. Another influential figure was Saddam Hashim Hussein, the former President of Iraq from 1979 to 2003, whose surname Hashim was derived from his paternal grandfather.

Other notable individuals with the surname Hashim include Naji Hashim, an Iraqi artist and sculptor who lived from 1920 to 2017 and was renowned for his contributions to modern Arab art, and Hashim Amla, a South African cricketer of Indian descent who has represented the South African national team since 2004.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hashim

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

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

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