2000
#23,657
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 999
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.37
Rare Last name
Naser
An Arabic surname derived from the root word "nasr," meaning "victory" or "triumph."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,346 Americans carry the last name Naser. That puts it at #14,094 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.68 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 146,102 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Naser surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Naser with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
2.3K
1 in 146,102
Census rank
#14,094
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.0K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,046 bearers of the surname Naser in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.68 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 14094th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Naser, the largest self-reported group is White at 77.9%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (9.5%) and Two or More Races (5.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Naser
The surname NASER is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in the Arabic-speaking regions. It is derived from the Arabic word "nasr," which means "eagle" or "victory." This surname likely emerged during the medieval period when surnames based on personal characteristics, occupations, or symbolic references became more common.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name NASER can be found in historical documents from the 11th century, during the Fatimid Caliphate in Egypt. At that time, the surname was often associated with individuals who held positions of authority or those who had achieved notable victories or successes.
In the 12th century, the NASER surname gained prominence in parts of the Levant and Mesopotamia, particularly in regions under the rule of the Ayyubid dynasty. Historical records from this period mention individuals with the surname NASER serving as military commanders, scholars, and administrators.
During the Mamluk period in the 13th and 14th centuries, the NASER surname became more widespread across the Middle East, including in regions such as Syria, Palestine, and parts of modern-day Turkey. Notable individuals bearing this surname during this time include Naser al-Din Muhammad, a prominent Muslim scholar and jurist who lived from 1201 to 1285.
In the 15th century, the NASER surname found its way to the Indian subcontinent, particularly in regions that were under the influence of the Delhi Sultanate and later the Mughal Empire. One notable figure from this era was Naser al-Din Mahmud Shah, who ruled as the Sultan of Bengal from 1459 to 1481.
Throughout the centuries, the NASER surname has also been associated with various places and locales in the Middle East. For instance, the town of Naser Khosrau in present-day Iran was named after the famous Persian poet and philosopher Naser Khosrau, who lived from 1004 to 1088.
Other notable individuals with the NASER surname include Naser al-Din al-Tusi, a Persian polymath and scholar who lived from 1201 to 1274, and Naser al-Din Shah Qajar, the ruler of Persia from 1848 to 1896, who is credited with introducing several modernization reforms in the country.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Naser
Among Census respondents with the surname Naser, the largest self-reported group is White at 77.9%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (9.5%) and Two or More Races (5.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Naser bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Naser surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White77.9% · 1,593
- Asian and Pacific Islander9.5% · 195
- Two or more races5.8% · 119
- Hispanic or Latino4.1% · 83
- Black or African American2.5% · 52
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Naser
Naser appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#20,364
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,305
+306 bearers (+30.6%)
Per 100,000 0.44
Rank movement Up 3,293 places
2020
#14,094
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,046
+741 bearers (+56.8%)
Per 100,000 0.68
Rank movement Up 6,270 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #23,657 | 999 | 0.37 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #20,364 | 1,305 | 0.44 | +306 bearers (+30.6%) | Up 3,293 places |
| 2020 | #14,094 | 2,046 | 0.68 | +741 bearers (+56.8%) | Up 6,270 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Naser surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,364 | #14,094 | 30.8% |
| Count | 1,305 | 2,046 | 56.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.44 | 0.68 | 55.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Naser bearers went from 1,305 to 2,046 (+56.8% change). The surname moved up 6,270 positions in the national ranking, going from #20,364 to #14,094.
FAQ
Naser surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Naser?
Name Census estimates that about 2,346 living Americans carry the surname Naser. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 146,102 residents.
How common is Naser?
Naser ranks #14,094 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.68 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,046 people with the surname Naser. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,346), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.68 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.68 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Naser.
Has Naser become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Naser went from 1,305 recorded bearers to 2,046. That is an increase of 741 (+56.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #20,364 to #14,094.
What does the Census say about the background of Naser?
Among Census respondents with the surname Naser, the largest self-reported group is White at 77.9%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (9.5%) and Two or More Races (5.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Naser in the 2020 Census, accounting for 77.9% (1,593 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Naser appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (77.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (9.5%), Two or More Races (5.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Naser (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Naser mean?
An Arabic surname derived from the root word "nasr," meaning "victory" or "triumph." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Naser (0.68 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Naser?
You can see how many people have the surname Naser on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.