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

Nasreen, 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 Nasreen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nasreen in America

Nasreen is the 119508th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nasreen surname appeared 145 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 Nasreen.

The history of the last name Nasreen

The surname Nasreen has its origins in the Middle East, particularly in the Persian language. It is derived from the word "Nasrin," which means "wild rose" or "flower of paradise." The name is believed to have been in use since the 9th century AD, during the Islamic Golden Age.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name can be found in medieval Persian poetry and literature. The famous Persian poet Hafez, who lived in the 14th century, mentioned the name "Nasrin" in his works, often using it as a metaphor for beauty and grace.

In the 15th century, the name Nasreen appeared in the genealogical records of the Safavid dynasty, which ruled over Persia (modern-day Iran) from 1501 to 1736. The name was borne by several members of the royal family, indicating its prestige and association with nobility.

During the Mughal Empire, which ruled over parts of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th century, the name Nasreen gained popularity among the Muslim population. It was particularly favored by the aristocracy and the ruling class.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Nasreen was Nasreen Khan, a prominent military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the 16th century. Another notable figure was Nasreen Begum, a Mughal princess and the daughter of Emperor Shah Jahan, who lived in the 17th century.

In the 18th century, the name Nasreen appeared in the records of the Durrani Empire, which ruled over parts of modern-day Afghanistan and Pakistan. Nasreen Khan Durrani was a prominent military leader and governor during this period.

Nasreen Ali Khan was a renowned Sufi mystic and poet who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries in the region of present-day Pakistan. His spiritual verses and teachings were widely influential and helped popularize the name further.

In the 19th century, Nasreen Begum was a notable figure in the Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny. She was a courtesan and dancer who played a significant role in the uprising against British rule in the city of Lucknow.

Throughout its history, the surname Nasreen has been associated with nobility, poetry, and cultural significance in various regions of the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nasreen

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

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

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