Hussein
Hussein Meaning & Origin
About Hussein
The surname Hussein is of Arabic origin and is derived from the personal name Hussein, which means "good" or "handsome." It is most commonly associated with the Islamic world, particularly with the descendants of Prophet Muhammad through his grandson Hussein ibn Ali. The name holds significant religious and historical importance, as Hussein is revered as a martyr in Shia Islam. The surname Hussein is widespread among Muslims, particularly those of Arab, Persian, and South Asian descent.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Hussein is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Hussein: 7,182
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 4903
- Frequency per 100k people: 2.43
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hussein based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Hussein is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Hussein in Braille
Here's how to represent Hussein in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Hussein using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Hussein using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
