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

Husain, 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 Husain surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Husain in America

Husain is the 12164th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Husain surname appeared 2,562 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Husain.

We can also compare 2010 data for Husain 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 Husain

The surname HUSAIN has its origins in the Middle East, specifically in the Arabic-speaking regions. It is derived from the Arabic name "Husayn," which has its roots in the ancient Semitic language of Arabic. The name "Husayn" is believed to have originated from the Arabic word "husn," meaning "beauty" or "fortification."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HUSAIN can be found in the Islamic historical records, where it was associated with Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad and a prominent figure in early Islamic history. Husayn ibn Ali lived from 626 to 680 CE and played a significant role in the early Islamic caliphate.

The surname HUSAIN gained widespread recognition and usage among Muslims, particularly those of Shia and Sunni denominations. It became a common surname in regions such as Iran, Iraq, and parts of the Indian subcontinent, where Islam had a strong presence.

In the Middle Ages, the name HUSAIN appeared in various historical documents and manuscripts, reflecting its widespread use among the Muslim population. One notable example is the mention of individuals with the surname HUSAIN in the Persian literary works of the 10th and 11th centuries.

Over the centuries, several prominent figures have borne the surname HUSAIN. One noteworthy individual was Husain Shah, the ruler of the Bahmani Sultanate in the Deccan region of India during the 15th century (1451-1458 CE). Another significant figure was Mir Husain, a renowned Persian poet and scholar who lived in the 16th century (1537-1610 CE).

In more recent history, Zakir Husain (1897-1969) was an Indian scholar, educational reformer, and the third President of India from 1967 to 1969. Another notable individual was Syed Husain Tahir (1909-1988), a renowned Pakistani philosopher, scholar, and the first Muslim Vice-Chancellor of the University of Karachi.

The surname HUSAIN has also been associated with various place names and older spellings of locations, particularly in the Middle East and South Asia. For example, the city of Husainabad in Uttar Pradesh, India, and the town of Husayn Deh in Iran are named after individuals bearing the surname HUSAIN.

While the surname HUSAIN has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has also been adopted and used by individuals of various ethnic and religious backgrounds, particularly in regions with a significant Muslim population or influence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Husain

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

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

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