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

Hasnain, 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 Hasnain surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hasnain in America

Hasnain is the 55962nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hasnain surname appeared 366 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 Hasnain.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hasnain 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 Hasnain

The surname Hasnain has its origins in the Persian language, derived from the Arabic word "Hasan," meaning good or beautiful, and "Ain," meaning eye or source. This name is believed to have first emerged in the region of modern-day Iran and parts of Central Asia during the early Islamic period, around the 7th or 8th century CE.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hasnain can be found in the writings of Persian scholars and poets from the 10th and 11th centuries. It is mentioned in the works of celebrated writers such as Ferdowsi and Nizam al-Mulk, indicating its widespread use among the elite classes of Persian society during that era.

The name Hasnain gained prominence in the Indian subcontinent following the arrival and subsequent rule of the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal Empire. These dynasties, which traced their roots to Central Asia and Persia, brought with them a rich cultural heritage, including surnames like Hasnain. The name was particularly popular among the Muslim nobility and elite families of the time.

One notable figure associated with the surname Hasnain was Hasnain Mirza, a 16th-century Mughal prince and grandson of the renowned emperor Akbar the Great. Born in 1569, Hasnain Mirza was a prominent figure in the court of his father, Prince Salim, who later ascended the throne as Emperor Jahangir.

Another historical figure bearing the surname Hasnain was Hasnain Khan, a military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in the late 17th century. He played a significant role in the Mughal campaigns against the Marathas and was renowned for his bravery and strategic acumen.

In more recent history, Hasnain Haidar Khan was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement. Born in 1888 in Uttar Pradesh, he was a dedicated advocate for Indian self-rule and served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India, which drafted the country's constitution after independence.

Hasnain Zaheer, born in 1952, was a renowned Pakistani poet and literary critic. His works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and social commentary, earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious Pride of Performance award from the Pakistani government.

Another notable individual with the surname Hasnain was Hasnain Kazim, a celebrated Iranian calligrapher and artist who lived in the late 20th century. His intricate calligraphic works, which blended traditional Persian styles with modern techniques, were widely acclaimed and exhibited internationally.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hasnain

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

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

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