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

Hourani, 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 Hourani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hourani in America

Hourani is the 46404th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hourani surname appeared 459 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 Hourani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hourani 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 Hourani

The surname Hourani has its origins in the Arabic-speaking world, specifically in the Levant region of the Middle East. It is derived from the Arabic word "Hawran," which refers to a fertile plateau located in modern-day Syria and Jordan. The name is believed to have emerged around the 7th century CE, during the early Islamic period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hourani can be found in medieval Arabic manuscripts and chronicles. It was often associated with families and individuals who hailed from the Hauran region or had ancestral ties to the area. The name's spelling has remained relatively consistent over time, with minor variations such as "Hawrani" or "Hourani."

In the 12th century, a prominent Hourani scholar and historian, Abu Shama al-Maqdisi (1088-1268), wrote extensively about the history and culture of the Levant region. His works provide valuable insights into the social and political dynamics of the time, and he is considered a key figure in the preservation of Arab-Islamic heritage.

During the Ottoman Empire's rule over the Levant, the Hourani name continued to be associated with influential families and individuals. One notable figure was Muhammad al-Hourani (1600-1672), a Sufi scholar and poet who gained recognition for his contributions to Islamic mysticism and literature.

In the 19th century, the Hourani family played a significant role in the Arab nationalist movement. Husayn al-Hourani (1816-1887) was a prominent leader who advocated for the liberation of Arab lands from Ottoman rule and the establishment of an independent Arab state.

Another influential figure was Albert Hourani (1915-1993), a renowned historian and scholar who specialized in the study of the Middle East. His seminal work, "A History of the Arab Peoples," is considered a landmark in the field of Arab and Islamic studies.

Throughout history, the Hourani name has been associated with various fields, including academia, politics, literature, and religion. While the surname originated in the Levant region, it has since spread to other parts of the Arab world and beyond, carried by individuals and families who have made significant contributions to their respective communities and societies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hourani

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

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

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