Explore the Family Name Hosein
The meaning of Hosein
Muslim (mainly Trinidad and Tobago): variant of Hossein (see Husain). Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Ali, Ayub, Azim, Jamal, Khalid, Khalil, Mohamed, Shiraz, Zul, Aftab, Ahamad, Aleem.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hosein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hosein has seen a considerable rise between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hosein was ranked 25,825 in terms of popularity, climbing to 23,555 by 2010 — an increase of 8.79%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also saw a surge of 20.45%, going from 895 in 2000 to 1,078 in 2010. The proportion of individuals named Hosein per 100,000 people also increased by 12.12% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,825 | #23,555 | 8.79% |
| Count | 895 | 1,078 | 20.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.37 | 12.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hosein
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hosein, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting changes over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 7.74%, while a significant jump of 134.15% was observed among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native. The highest percentage change was recorded within the Black community at 31.08%. However, there was a sharp decrease of 46.15% among those identifying with two or more races. Those identifying as White saw a slight decrease of 9.64%, while the Hispanic representation increased by 21.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 30.5% | 39.98% | 31.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 24.02% | 25.88% | 7.74% |
| Two or More Races | 28.6% | 15.4% | -46.15% |
| White | 10.06% | 9.09% | -9.64% |
| Hispanic | 5.59% | 6.77% | 21.11% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.23% | 2.88% | 134.15% |