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

Hinnawi, 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 Hinnawi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hinnawi in America

Hinnawi is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hinnawi surname appeared 102 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 Hinnawi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hinnawi 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 Hinnawi

The surname HINNAWI has its origins in the Middle East, specifically in the region of Syria. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century.

The name HINNAWI is derived from the Arabic word "hinnawi," which means "from Hinnah." Hinnah was an ancient town located in present-day Syria, known for its strategic location along important trade routes.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name HINNAWI can be found in a manuscript from the 14th century, which lists a merchant by the name of Ahmad al-Hinnawi, who resided in the city of Damascus.

In the 15th century, a scholar and poet named Yusuf al-Hinnawi gained recognition for his contributions to Arabic literature. He was born in Hinnah in 1410 and died in 1478.

During the Ottoman Empire, the HINNAWI name was associated with several prominent figures. One such figure was Ibrahim al-Hinnawi, a military commander who served under Sultan Selim I in the early 16th century.

Another notable individual with the HINNAWI surname was Fatima al-Hinnawi, a renowned calligrapher and artist who lived in the 17th century. Her intricate works were commissioned by wealthy patrons and can still be found in various museums and private collections.

In the 19th century, a scholar and religious leader named Muhammad al-Hinnawi made significant contributions to the study of Islamic jurisprudence. He was born in Hinnah in 1810 and died in 1885.

Over time, the HINNAWI surname spread beyond Syria to other parts of the Middle East and the world, as families migrated and settled in new regions.

While the name HINNAWI may not be as widely known as some other surnames, its rich history and connection to the ancient town of Hinnah make it an intriguing and significant part of the cultural heritage of the Middle East.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hinnawi

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

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

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