Find out how popular the last name Nahas is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Nahas.

Nahas, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Nahas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nahas in America

Nahas is the 27110th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nahas surname appeared 893 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Nahas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nahas to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Nahas

The surname "NAHAS" is of Arabic origin and can be traced back to the Middle East region, specifically areas that are now part of modern-day Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine. The name is derived from the Arabic word "nahas," which means "copper" or "brass."

In the Middle Ages, many surnames emerged from occupations or trades. It is believed that the surname "NAHAS" was initially bestowed upon individuals who worked as coppersmiths or brass workers. These skilled artisans played a crucial role in the production of various household items, utensils, and decorative objects.

While there are no definitive records of the name appearing in ancient manuscripts or chronicles, some of the earliest documented instances of the surname "NAHAS" can be found in 16th and 17th-century records from the Levant region. For example, the name is mentioned in Ottoman tax registers and court documents from cities like Tripoli, Beirut, and Damascus.

One notable individual bearing the surname "NAHAS" was Mustafa Nahas (1879-1963), a prominent Egyptian political figure who served as the Prime Minister of Egypt from 1936 to 1937 and again from 1942 to 1944. He played a significant role in Egypt's struggle for independence from British rule.

Another historical figure with the surname "NAHAS" was Ibrahim Nahas (1928-2012), a Lebanese writer and journalist. He was known for his work as a literary critic and his contributions to the Arabic literary scene.

In the 18th century, a prominent family known as the Nahas clan resided in the town of Deir el-Qamar, located in the Chouf region of modern-day Lebanon. This family was influential in the area and played a role in local politics and governance.

Another individual worth mentioning is Youssef Nahas (1928-2016), a renowned Lebanese-born American artist known for his abstract expressionist paintings. His works are part of numerous prestigious collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

Historically, variations of the surname "NAHAS" can be found in different Arabic dialects and regional spellings, such as "Nahhās," "Nahhas," or "Nehas." Additionally, some place names in the Middle East, particularly in Lebanon and Syria, may have derived their names from the word "nahas," reflecting the historical presence of copper or brass-related industries in those areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nahas

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Nahas.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Nahas was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Nahas has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Nahas was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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