Kassem

Kassem is a surname of Arabic origin that can be found within the British population, most notably among individuals with Middle Eastern heritage. The name is transliterated from the Arabic قاسم, meaning "dividing" or "distributing".

Due to the diverse nature of Britain's population, surnames like Kassem are a testament to the country's rich tapestry of cultures and histories. Individuals bearing the surname Kassem may have ancestral roots in countries such as Lebanon, Egypt, or other parts of the Arab world.

The presence of the Kassem surname in Britain reflects the country's heritage as a former colonial power and its subsequent history of immigration and demographic change. Today, individuals with the surname Kassem can be found across various professions and walks of life in Britain, contributing to the country's multicultural society.

As with many surnames, the name Kassem holds significance beyond a mere identifier, serving as a link to ancestry, heritage, and the broader story of migration and integration that has shaped modern Britain.

There are approximately 177 people named Kassem in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Kassem.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Abdul
  • Ahmad
  • Ahmed
  • Ali
  • Hassan
  • Khaled
  • Mohamad
  • Mohamed
  • Mohammed
  • Tarek

Female

  • Amany
  • Beverley
  • Josephine
  • Julia
  • Mariam
  • Maureen
  • Noha
  • Rana
  • Susan
  • Zeinab

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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