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

Nasar, 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 Nasar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nasar in America

Nasar is the 71678th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nasar surname appeared 272 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 Nasar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nasar 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 Nasar

The surname Nasar has its origins in the Arabic language and is believed to have emerged during the 7th century CE in the Middle East. The name is derived from the Arabic word "nasar," which means "victory" or "triumph." It is thought to have been given as a surname to individuals or families who had achieved notable victories or triumphs in battle or other significant endeavors.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Nasar can be traced back to various historical documents and manuscripts from the early Islamic era, such as the Abbasid and Umayyad dynastic records. These records often mentioned individuals with the surname Nasar who held prominent positions or played significant roles in the administration, military, or intellectual spheres of the time.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Nasar was Abu Nasar al-Farabi, a renowned philosopher, logician, and scientist who lived from 872 to 950 CE. He was born in the city of Farab, which is now located in modern-day Kazakhstan. Al-Farabi made significant contributions to various fields, including logic, metaphysics, and music theory, and his works had a profound influence on the development of Islamic and Western philosophy.

Another notable figure with the surname Nasar was Abu Nasar al-Jabbar, a prominent Muslim theologian and scholar who lived from 935 to 1025 CE. He was a leading figure in the Mu'tazili school of Islamic theology and wrote extensively on topics such as free will, divine justice, and the interpretation of the Quran.

In the 12th century, the name Nasar appeared in the writings of the famous Persian poet and scholar, Nizami Ganjavi. One of his epic poems, Khosrow and Shirin, mentions a character named Nasar who was a skilled archer and warrior in the service of the Sassanid king Khosrow.

During the 13th century, the surname Nasar was also associated with the Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt and Syria. One notable figure from this period was Baibars al-Nasar, a Mamluk sultan who ruled from 1260 to 1277 CE. He is renowned for his military campaigns against the Crusaders and his efforts to strengthen the Mamluk state.

In more recent times, the name Nasar has been carried by individuals such as Ghalib Nasar, an Iraqi poet and writer who lived from 1933 to 2015. He was known for his contributions to Arabic literature and his efforts to preserve and promote Iraqi cultural heritage.

Throughout its history, the surname Nasar has been associated with various places and regions, including the Middle East, Central Asia, and parts of North Africa. Its widespread use and recognition across these regions reflect the broad influence of Arabic language and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nasar

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

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 Nasar 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 Nasar 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 Nasar was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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