Explore the Family Name Hussin
The meaning of Hussin
Muslim: variant of Hussein (see Husain).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hussin in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hussin experienced a slight decrease in popularity rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 61,544th to 64,388th place. In terms of actual count, however, the number of people with the Hussin surname marginally increased by 1.31%, rising from 305 in 2000 to 309 in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100k individuals saw a decrease of 9.09% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,544 | #64,388 | -4.62% |
| Count | 305 | 309 | 1.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hussin
As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts. The percentage of Hussins identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races decreased by 4.23% and 65.77% respectively from 2000 to 2010. On the other hand, there was an increase in those identifying as White (from 56.07% to 59.22%) and Hispanic (from 1.64% to 1.94%). Notably, there was a significant jump in the percentage of Hussins identifying as Black, which rose from 4.26% to 12.30%. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.07% | 59.22% | 5.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 21.97% | 21.04% | -4.23% |
| Black | 4.26% | 12.3% | 188.73% |
| Two or More Races | 16.07% | 5.5% | -65.77% |
| Hispanic | 1.64% | 1.94% | 18.29% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |