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

Nasi, 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 Nasi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nasi in America

Nasi is the 66754th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nasi surname appeared 296 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 Nasi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nasi 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 Nasi

The surname NASI has its origins in the Italian language and can be traced back to the medieval period in Italy. The name is believed to have derived from the Italian word "naso," meaning "nose," suggesting that it may have originally been a descriptive nickname for someone with a prominent or distinctive nose.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the NASI surname can be found in historical records from the city of Florence, Italy, dating back to the 14th century. During this time, the NASI family was among the prominent Jewish families in Florence, and they were known for their involvement in banking and international trade.

One notable member of the NASI family was Joseph Nasi (1524-1579), a wealthy Jewish banker and diplomat who served as the Duke of Naxos, a small island in the Aegean Sea. Nasi played a significant role in the Ottoman Empire, where he held influential positions and was granted extensive commercial privileges.

Another historical figure bearing the NASI surname was David Nasi (c. 1470-1536), a prominent Jewish banker and philanthropist from Portugal. He was instrumental in securing the safe passage of Jews fleeing persecution during the Spanish Inquisition, and he supported the establishment of Jewish communities in various parts of Europe.

In the 16th century, the NASI surname also appeared in records from the Netherlands, where members of the family were involved in the diamond trade and other commercial ventures. One such individual was Joseph Nasi (1570-1628), a diamond merchant and financier who played a role in the establishment of the Dutch West India Company.

The NASI surname can also be found in historical records from other parts of Europe, such as France and Spain, where it may have been adopted by Jewish families who migrated from Italy or other regions. For example, Samuel Nasi (1615-1685) was a prominent Jewish scholar and rabbi from Spain who authored several works on Jewish law and philosophy.

Throughout history, the NASI surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, including banking, trade, diplomacy, and scholarship. While the name's origins can be traced back to Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, reflecting the migration patterns and historical experiences of the Jewish diaspora.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nasi

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

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

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