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

Nasario, 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 Nasario surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nasario in America

Nasario is the 100791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nasario surname appeared 179 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 Nasario.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nasario 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 Nasario

The surname Nasario originated in Italy during the late Middle Ages, likely around the 13th or 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "nasus" meaning "nose", suggesting that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone with a prominent or distinctive nose. The name was primarily found in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Nasario can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Longobardo, a collection of Lombard charters and documents dating back to the 8th century. While the name itself does not appear in this particular manuscript, variations such as "Nasone" and "Nasuto" are mentioned, indicating the existence of similar surnames at that time.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Nasario (1430-1492) was a renowned humanist scholar and poet from Verona. He was known for his literary works, including a collection of poems titled "Carmina."

Another individual of historical significance was Bartolomeo Nasario (1550-1618), a Franciscan friar and theologian from Naples. He authored several religious texts and was highly regarded for his knowledge of canon law.

During the Renaissance period, the name Nasario was also associated with the arts. Pietro Nasario (1570-1642) was a painter from Rome who specialized in still-life and genre scenes. His works can be found in various museums and galleries across Italy.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure named Antonio Nasario (1725-1798) was a Neapolitan architect and engineer. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings, including the Church of San Francesco di Paola in Naples.

Lastly, Vincenzo Nasario (1840-1912) was an Italian politician and lawyer from Salerno. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was actively involved in the Risorgimento, the movement for Italian unification.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who bore the surname Nasario throughout history, highlighting the name's Italian roots and its presence across various fields and professions over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nasario

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

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

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