2010
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Nasers
An occupational surname potentially derived from the word "nasal" or "nose".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Nasers. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Nasers 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.
Bearers in the US
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Nasers in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Nasers, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Nasers
The surname NASERS has its origins in the Arabic-speaking regions of the Middle East and North Africa. It is believed to have emerged during the early medieval period, between the 7th and 10th centuries AD. The name is thought to be derived from an old Arabic word meaning "one who provides assistance" or "helper," possibly referring to a profession or occupation in those times.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name NASERS can be found in a collection of medieval manuscripts from the city of Cordoba in present-day Spain. These manuscripts, dating back to the 10th century, mention a scholar and philosopher named Ibrahim al-Nasers, who contributed to the intellectual and cultural renaissance of the Iberian Peninsula during the period of Islamic rule.
In the 12th century, a renowned physician and alchemist named Abu'l-Qasim al-Nasers was born in the city of Seville, which was then part of the Almohad Caliphate. He is credited with writing several influential treatises on medical practices and the properties of various herbs and minerals.
During the 13th century, a notable figure named Fatima al-Nasers emerged as a prominent poet and patron of the arts in the city of Damascus, Syria. Her works were widely celebrated and preserved in literary circles of the time.
In the 14th century, a family of scholars and advisors bearing the name NASERS gained prominence in the court of the Mamluk Sultanate in Egypt. One member of this family, Ahmad al-Nasers, served as a trusted advisor to Sultan An-Nasir Muhammad and was known for his expertise in matters of law and governance.
The 16th century saw the rise of a wealthy merchant and trader named Khalid al-Nasers, who hailed from the city of Tripoli in present-day Libya. His trading ventures extended across the Mediterranean and contributed significantly to the economic prosperity of the region during that time.
While these are just a few examples, the surname NASERS has a rich and diverse history, with notable bearers emerging from various parts of the Arabic-speaking world throughout the medieval and early modern periods. The name's origins and meanings reflect the cultural and linguistic heritage of these regions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Nasers
Among Census respondents with the surname Nasers, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Nasers 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 Nasers surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.3% · 100
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.8% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Nasers
Nasers appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-10 bearers (-8.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,190 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-8.6%) | Down 9,190 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 Nasers 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 | #143,149 | #152,339 | -6.4% |
| Count | 116 | 106 | -8.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Nasers bearers went from 116 to 106 (-8.6% change). The surname moved down 9,190 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #152,339.
FAQ
Nasers surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Nasers?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Nasers. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Nasers?
Nasers ranks #152,339 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 106 people with the surname Nasers. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Nasers.
Has Nasers become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Nasers went from 116 recorded bearers to 106. That is a decrease of 10 (-8.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #143,149 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Nasers?
Among Census respondents with the surname Nasers, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%) and Hispanic (1.9%). 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 Nasers in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.3% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Nasers appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%), Hispanic (1.9%). 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 Nasers (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 Nasers mean?
An occupational surname potentially derived from the word "nasal" or "nose". 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 Nasers (0.04 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 have the surname Nasers?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.