Hasan

Hasan is a surname of Arabic origin which is prevalent in parts of the Islamic world, particularly the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa. The surname Hasan is derived from the Arabic given name Hasan, which means "handsome" or "good". It is commonly used as a first name as well as a surname.

In the context of British surnames, Hasan is primarily found within immigrant communities from countries with a significant Muslim population, such as Pakistan, Bangladesh, and the Middle East. Individuals bearing the surname Hasan often have ancestral ties to these regions and have settled in the United Kingdom, contributing to the diverse cultural tapestry of the nation.

Like many surnames with Arabic roots, Hasan may exist in various transliterations due to differences in pronunciation and transliteration systems across different regions. Variants of the surname may include Hassan or Hassane, among others.

The prevalence of the surname Hasan in the United Kingdom serves as a testament to the country's history of immigration and cultural exchange, highlighting the rich heritage of British society.

There are approximately 3,943 people named Hasan in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,366th most common surname in Britain. Around 61 in a million people in Britain are named Hasan.

Region of origin: Middle East

Country of origin: Turkey

Religion of origin: Muslim

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Abdul
  • Ahmed
  • Ali
  • Kamrul
  • Mahmudul
  • Md
  • Mohammad
  • Mohammed
  • Muhammad
  • Syed

Female

  • Ayesha
  • Farah
  • Farida
  • Fatma
  • Lubna
  • Nadia
  • Salma
  • Sana
  • Shireen
  • Susan
  • Syeda
  • Uzma
  • Yasmin

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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