Explore the Family Name Hassam
The meaning of Hassam
English (mainly Kent): possibly a variant of Horsham, a habitational name from any of several places called Horsham (two in Devon, one in Sussex, one in Norfolk, and one in Worcestershire). The placenames derive from Old English hors ‘horse’ + hām ‘village, homestead’ or hamm ‘water meadow’.
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How common is the last name Hassam in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hassam has experienced a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hassam ranked as the 88,083rd most popular surname in the United States, with an estimated 196 individuals carrying the name. A decade later, the rank dropped to 100,302nd and the count decreased to 180 people, marking a decline of 13.87% in rank and 8.16% in count. The proportion of individuals with the Hassam surname per 100,000 residents also slipped from 0.07 to 0.06, a change of -14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,083 | #100,302 | -13.87% |
| Count | 196 | 180 | -8.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hassam
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census revealed some changes among those carrying the Hassam surname between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander made up 31.12% of the Hassams in 2000, but this figure fell to 23.33% by 2010. The percentage of Hassams who identified as belonging to two or more races dropped significantly from 23.98% to 7.78%. However, there was an increase in the proportion of Hassams who identified as White, rising from 29.08% to 43.33%. Those identifying as Black also increased significantly from 13.27% to 25.00%. No Hassams identified as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 29.08% | 43.33% | 49% |
| Black | 13.27% | 25% | 88.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 31.12% | 23.33% | -25.03% |
| Two or More Races | 23.98% | 7.78% | -67.56% |
| Hispanic | 2.55% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |