Explore the Family Name Hasani
The meaning of Hasani
1. Muslim (mainly Iran): surname denoting descent from or association with someone called Hasan, among the Shiite Muslims in particular from/with the son of their first imam Ali. 2. Albanian: from the Muslim personal name Hasan (Albanian definite form Hasani). This surname is common in both Albania and Kosovo; in Kosovo it is in the second half of the dozen most frequent surnames.
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How common is the last name Hasani in the United States?
The surname Hasani ranked 78,838th in popularity according to the 2000 Decennial U.S. Census, but by 2010 it had climbed significantly to a rank of 51,830th. This reflects a change of 34.26 percent over the decade. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 225 to 401, showing a 78.22 percent increase. To put it into perspective, the proportion of people named Hasani per 100,000 increased from 0.08 to 0.14, marking a 75.0 percent increase in the ten-year span.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,838 | #51,830 | 34.26% |
| Count | 225 | 401 | 78.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.14 | 75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hasani
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there has been a noticeable shift in the ethnic identity of those with the Hasani surname. In 2000, 64.00 percent identified as White while this figure rose to 82.54 percent by 2010, an increase of 28.97 percent. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also saw an increase, moving from 7.56 to 8.73 percent. However, there were significant decreases in other groups. Those identifying with two or more races dropped dramatically from 22.67 percent in 2000 to just 4.49 percent in 2010. Additionally, the Hispanic identification fell from 3.56 to 2.24 percent and Black identification slightly decreased from 2.22 to 2.00 percent. There was no change in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, with no recorded individuals in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64% | 82.54% | 28.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.56% | 8.73% | 15.48% |
| Two or More Races | 22.67% | 4.49% | -80.19% |
| Hispanic | 3.56% | 2.24% | -37.08% |
| Black | 2.22% | 2% | -9.91% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |