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

Hosseini, 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 Hosseini surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hosseini in America

Hosseini is the 21672nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hosseini surname appeared 1,202 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 Hosseini.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hosseini 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 Hosseini

The surname "HOSSEINI" is of Persian origin, and it is derived from the Arabic name "Hussein," which means "handsome" or "beautiful." The name has its roots in the Middle East, particularly in Iran, where it is a common surname among Shia Muslims.

The history of the name "HOSSEINI" can be traced back to the 7th century, when it was first used as a patronymic name. Patronymic names were derived from the name of the father or an ancestor, and they were commonly used in many cultures, including the Persian culture.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name "HOSSEINI" can be found in the writings of medieval Persian scholars and poets. For example, the famous Persian poet Saadi Shirazi, who lived in the 13th century, mentioned the name in his works.

Over the centuries, the name "HOSSEINI" has been associated with several notable figures in Persian history and literature. One of the most famous bearers of this name was Sayyed Hosseini Isfahani, a renowned Persian calligrapher who lived in the 16th century.

Another notable figure with the surname "HOSSEINI" was Mirza Hosseini Tonekaboni, a prominent Persian philosopher and theologian who lived in the 17th century. He was known for his contributions to Islamic philosophy and his teachings on mysticism.

In the 19th century, the name "HOSSEINI" was borne by several influential Persian political figures. One of them was Mirza Hosseini Khan Sepahsalar, a prominent statesman and military leader who played a significant role in the Qajar dynasty.

In more recent times, the name "HOSSEINI" has gained international recognition through the works of the Afghan-American novelist Khaled Hosseini, the author of the bestselling novels "The Kite Runner" and "A Thousand Splendid Suns." Khaled Hosseini was born in 1965 in Kabul, Afghanistan, and his works have shed light on the rich cultural heritage and resilience of the Afghan people.

Overall, the surname "HOSSEINI" has a rich and diverse history, spanning centuries and crossing cultural boundaries. While its origins can be traced back to the Middle East, the name has become a part of the global tapestry, representing the shared human experience and the enduring legacy of Persian culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hosseini

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

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

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