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

Nasser, 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 Nasser surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nasser in America

Nasser is the 7160th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nasser surname appeared 4,673 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Nasser.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nasser 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 Nasser

The surname Nasser has its origins in the Arabic language, derived from the word "Nasr," which means "victory" or "triumph." This name is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in regions with significant Arab populations, such as the Arabian Peninsula, North Africa, and parts of the Levant.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Nasser can be traced back to the 7th century AD, during the Islamic Golden Age. The name gained prominence as Arab armies and cultural influence spread across vast regions, including parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa.

One of the earliest known references to the name Nasser can be found in the annals of the Umayyad Caliphate, which ruled from 661 to 750 AD. Records indicate that several prominent figures bore the name Nasser during this period, including military commanders and scholars.

In the 9th century AD, the name Nasser appeared in the writings of the renowned historian and geographer al-Baladhuri, who chronicled the conquests and expansion of the Islamic empires. His works provide valuable insights into the significance and usage of this name during that time.

Over the centuries, the surname Nasser has been associated with various historical figures, including rulers, poets, and intellectuals. One notable example is Nasser al-Din al-Tusi (1201-1274), a renowned Persian polymath, philosopher, and astronomer who made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and theology.

Another prominent figure bearing the surname Nasser was Gamal Abdel Nasser (1918-1970), the former President of Egypt and a pivotal figure in the Arab nationalist movement. His leadership and policies had a lasting impact on the region's political landscape.

The surname Nasser has also been linked to various place names and locations throughout the Middle East and North Africa. For instance, the city of Nasser in Iran, as well as several villages and towns across Egypt, Lebanon, and Syria, bear variations of this name.

Over time, the surname Nasser has spread globally, carried by individuals and families who have migrated from their ancestral homelands. While its origins can be traced back to the Middle East, the name has become a part of diverse cultural and linguistic communities worldwide.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nasser

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

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

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