Explore the Family Name Hussien
The meaning of Hussien
Muslim: variant of Hussein (see Husain).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hussien in the United States?
The surname "Hussien" has seen significant growth in popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was ranked 49,869, but by 2010, its rank had risen to 33,695, a change of 32.43%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased significantly from 395 in 2000 to 676 in 2010, a rise of 71.14%. As a result, the proportion of people named Hussien per 100,000 increased from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010, which is a 53.33% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,869 | #33,695 | 32.43% |
| Count | 395 | 676 | 71.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.23 | 53.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hussien
Shifting our attention to ethnic identity distributions associated with the surname "Hussien", the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a noticeable change over the course of a decade. The largest growth was seen within the Hispanic and Black categories, increasing by 123.68% and 78.38% respectively between 2000 and 2010. The White and Asian/Pacific Islander categories also experienced increases during this period. However, there was a notable decrease in those identifying as two or more races, decreasing by 87.32% from 36.20% in 2000 to just 4.59% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained stable at 0.00% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 28.86% | 51.48% | 78.38% |
| White | 28.1% | 34.62% | 23.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.32% | 5.92% | 11.28% |
| Two or More Races | 36.2% | 4.59% | -87.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 3.4% | 123.68% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |