Huseyin

Huseyin is a British surname of Turkish origin, derived from the Arabic name Hussein, meaning "good" or "handsome". It is commonly found within people of Turkish, Kurdish, and Arabic descent in the United Kingdom.

The surname Huseyin traces its roots to the Ottoman Empire, where it was often used as a first name in honour of Hussein ibn Ali, a revered figure in Islam. Following migration patterns and globalisation, the name became a popular surname among Turkish and Kurdish families settling in the UK.

Individuals bearing the surname Huseyin can be found across various regions of the United Kingdom, often with ties to the Turkish and Kurdish communities. The diversity in the backgrounds of those with the surname reflects the multicultural society of Britain and highlights the country's acceptance and integration of different cultures.

The variant spellings of the surname, such as Huseyn and Husayn, may also be encountered among individuals with differing regional or generational ties. Through the presence of the Huseyin surname in the UK, a rich tapestry of cultural heritage and history is preserved and celebrated within the British populace.

There are approximately 1,041 people named Huseyin in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,141st most common surname in Britain. Around 16 in a million people in Britain are named Huseyin.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Ahmet
  • Ali
  • Arif
  • Cengiz
  • Deniz
  • Erdal
  • Erol
  • Harry
  • Hasan
  • Huseyin
  • Mehmet
  • Mustafa
  • Yusuf

Female

  • Aliye
  • Ayse
  • Emine
  • Fatma
  • Gulsen
  • Hatice
  • Meryem
  • Natalie
  • Pembe
  • Sarah
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

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