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

Hashimi, 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 Hashimi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hashimi in America

Hashimi is the 36900th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hashimi surname appeared 605 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 Hashimi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hashimi 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 Hashimi

The surname Hashimi has its origins in the Middle East, specifically in the Arabian Peninsula. It is derived from the Arabic word "Hashim," which means "crusher" or "one who breaks into small pieces." The name is believed to have originated during the early days of Islam, around the 7th century CE.

The earliest recorded use of the surname Hashimi can be traced back to the descendants of Hashim ibn Abd Manaf, a prominent figure in the Quraysh tribe of Mecca. Hashim ibn Abd Manaf was an ancestor of the Prophet Muhammad and was known for his generosity and hospitality towards pilgrims visiting the holy city of Mecca.

One of the most notable historical figures with the surname Hashimi is Al-Husayn ibn Ali (625-680 CE), the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad and a revered figure in Shia Islam. He was martyred in the Battle of Karbala and is remembered for his unwavering principles and steadfast opposition to the oppressive rule of the Umayyad Caliphate.

Another prominent figure with the Hashimi surname is Al-Abbas ibn Ali (647-680 CE), the son of Ali ibn Abi Talib and a respected military commander during the early Islamic era. He played a crucial role in defending his brother, Al-Husayn, during the Battle of Karbala and is revered by both Sunni and Shia Muslims.

In the 10th century, the Hashimite dynasty emerged as a powerful ruling family in the region. This dynasty claimed descent from the Prophet Muhammad through his daughter Fatima and her husband Ali ibn Abi Talib. The Hashimite dynasty ruled over various regions, including the Hijaz, Syria, and Iraq, and played a significant role in the spread and preservation of Islamic culture and knowledge.

One notable ruler from the Hashimite dynasty was Al-Muqtadir (870-932 CE), the 18th Abbasid caliph who ascended to the throne in Baghdad at the age of 13. Although his reign was marked by political turmoil and instability, he is remembered for his patronage of the arts, literature, and scientific endeavors.

Another influential figure with the Hashimi surname is Al-Husayn ibn Ali al-Hashimi (1853-1931 CE), a prominent Islamic scholar and reformist from Iraq. He played a crucial role in the revival of Islamic thought and education in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, advocating for modern interpretations of Islamic teachings while maintaining respect for traditional values.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hashimi

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

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

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