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

Nasseri, 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 Nasseri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nasseri in America

Nasseri is the 50275th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nasseri surname appeared 416 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 Nasseri.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nasseri 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 Nasseri

The surname Nasseri is believed to have originated in Iran, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Persian word "nassir," which means "helper" or "protector." The name is thought to have been initially adopted by individuals who played a protective or supportive role within their communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nasseri can be found in the writings of the renowned Persian poet and philosopher, Nasir Khusraw, who lived from 1004 to 1088 AD. His works, which explored various philosophical and spiritual themes, were widely celebrated and contributed to the dissemination of the name throughout the region.

In the 13th century, the name Nasseri gained further prominence with the rise of the Nasserite dynasty, a branch of the Buyid dynasty that ruled over parts of modern-day Iran and Iraq. During this time, the name became associated with political power and governance.

Several notable historical figures have borne the surname Nasseri, including Nasir al-Din al-Tusi (1201-1274), a renowned Persian polymath who made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy. Another prominent figure was Nasir al-Din Shah Qajar (1831-1896), the Shah of Iran from 1848 to 1896, whose reign was marked by efforts to modernize the country.

In the literary realm, the name Nasseri is associated with the celebrated Persian poet and mystic, Jamal al-Din al-Nasseri (1256-1321), whose works explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition.

Beyond Iran, the name Nasseri has also been documented in various historical records and manuscripts across the Middle East and Central Asia, reflecting the region's rich cultural and linguistic diversity.

It is worth noting that the surname Nasseri has undergone various spelling variations over time, including Nasiri, Nassari, and Naseri, reflecting the fluidity of language and the influence of different regional dialects.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nasseri

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

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

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