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

Nasir, 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 Nasir surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nasir in America

Nasir is the 13834th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nasir surname appeared 2,185 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Nasir.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nasir 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 Nasir

The surname Nasir has its origins in the Arabic language, where it is a descriptive name meaning "the helper" or "the victorious one." The name can be traced back to the Middle Eastern region, particularly the Arabian Peninsula, during the early Islamic period around the 7th century AD.

As the Islamic faith spread across the Middle East and beyond, the name Nasir became more widespread. It was adopted by individuals who embraced Islam or had ancestors who converted to the religion. The earliest recorded instances of the surname Nasir can be found in historical documents and manuscripts from the region.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname Nasir was Abu al-Nasr al-Farabi, a renowned philosopher, logician, and scientist born in modern-day Kazakhstan around 870 AD. He made significant contributions to the fields of logic, metaphysics, and music theory, and his works had a profound influence on the development of Islamic and Western philosophy.

Another prominent individual with the surname Nasir was Nasir al-Din al-Tusi, a Persian polymath born in Tus, Iran, in 1201 AD. He was a renowned scholar, astronomer, and mathematician who made significant contributions to the fields of astronomy, geometry, and theology. His works, including the influential astronomical treatise "Zij-i Ilkhani," had a lasting impact on the scientific community of his time.

In the Indian subcontinent, the surname Nasir gained prominence during the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal Empire periods. One notable figure was Nasir Khan, a military commander and governor who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the 16th century. He played a crucial role in the conquest and administration of various regions during Akbar's reign.

The surname Nasir has also been associated with other historical figures, such as Nasir al-Din Shah Qajar, the ruler of Persia (modern-day Iran) from 1848 to 1896. He oversaw significant reforms and modernization efforts during his reign, including the establishment of the first modern university in Iran.

In more recent times, the surname Nasir has been carried by individuals from various parts of the world, including the Middle East, Central Asia, and the Indian subcontinent. It has been adopted by people of different cultural and ethnic backgrounds, reflecting the widespread influence of the Arabic language and the Islamic faith throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nasir

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

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

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