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

Nashed, 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 Nashed surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nashed in America

Nashed is the 45412th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nashed surname appeared 471 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 Nashed.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nashed 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 Nashed

The surname Nashed is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in the Arab regions. It is derived from the Arabic word "nashid," which means "chanting" or "reciting poetry." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who were skilled in reciting Arabic poetry or religious verses.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nashed can be found in historical documents from the 12th century, during the Abbasid Caliphate. These records mention individuals with the name Nashed, often referring to poets or scholars who were renowned for their literary talents.

In the centuries that followed, the name Nashed spread across various regions of the Middle East and North Africa, as well as parts of the Iberian Peninsula, where the Moors had established their presence. The name appeared in various forms, such as Al-Nashed, Ibn Nashed, and Nashed al-Din, reflecting the cultural and linguistic diversity of the regions.

One notable figure bearing the name Nashed was Abu Bakr al-Nashed, a renowned Arabic poet and scholar who lived in the 11th century. He was celebrated for his mastery of the Arabic language and his contributions to the literary traditions of the time.

Another historically significant individual was Nashed al-Din al-Tusi, a Persian polymath who lived in the 13th century. He made significant contributions to various fields, including mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy, and is regarded as one of the most influential scholars of the Islamic Golden Age.

In the 14th century, there are records of a scholar named Nashed al-Din al-Bukhari, who hailed from the city of Bukhara (present-day Uzbekistan). He was known for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and his writings on religious matters.

Moving forward to the 16th century, there was a renowned Ottoman poet and calligrapher named Nashed Effendi, whose works were highly appreciated and admired by the Ottoman elite.

In more recent times, one notable figure with the surname Nashed was Mustafa Nashed, an Egyptian mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of functional analysis in the 20th century. He was born in 1924 and passed away in 2008.

While the surname Nashed has a rich history and has been carried by many accomplished individuals over the centuries, it is important to note that this report focuses solely on the historical origins and significance of the name, without delving into modern census data or current demographic information.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nashed

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

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

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