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

Nasher, 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 Nasher surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nasher in America

Nasher is the 80419th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nasher surname appeared 236 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 Nasher.

The history of the last name Nasher

The surname Nasher is believed to have originated in England in the late medieval period, possibly derived from the Old English word "naes" or "nase," meaning "nose." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname for someone with a prominent or distinctive nose.

The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 13th century, with mentions found in various historical documents, such as tax rolls and parish records. One notable example is John Naser, who was listed in the Subsidy Rolls for Worcestershire in 1275.

In the 14th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of England, with variations in spelling, including Naser, Nayser, and Naysher. During this time, the surname was also found in areas like Yorkshire, where it may have been influenced by the Old Norse word "nös," also meaning "nose."

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was William Naysher, a landowner in Nottinghamshire, who was mentioned in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Toton in 1379. Another notable individual was John Naser, a merchant from London, who was recorded in the City of London's Letter Books in 1428.

By the 15th century, the spelling Nasher had become more commonplace, and the name began to appear in various historical records across England. In 1467, a William Nasher was listed as a taxpayer in the Lay Subsidy Rolls for Oxfordshire.

One of the earliest known places associated with the surname was the village of Nasher, located in Wiltshire. This place name, recorded as "Naisser" in the Domesday Book of 1086, may have influenced the development of the surname in that region.

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the surname Nasher. These include:

1. Thomas Nasher (c. 1567 - c. 1601), an English playwright, poet, and satirist known for his work "The Unfortunate Traveller."
2. James Nasher (1655 - 1723), an English mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of comets.
3. Elizabeth Nasher (1712 - 1789), a prominent philanthropist and landowner in Somerset, England.
4. John Nasher (1801 - 1879), a British explorer and writer who documented his travels in Africa and the Middle East.
5. William Nasher (1867 - 1941), an English artist and illustrator known for his works depicting rural life in England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nasher

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

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 Nasher 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.

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

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