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

Nassour, 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 Nassour surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nassour in America

Nassour is the 116201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nassour surname appeared 150 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 Nassour.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nassour 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 Nassour

The surname Nassour has its origins in the Middle East, specifically in the Arabic-speaking regions. It can be traced back to the medieval era, around the 7th to 9th centuries CE. The name is derived from the Arabic word "Nasur," which means "eagle" or "falcon." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone associated with falconry or someone who had the physical characteristics resembling an eagle, such as sharp eyesight or strength.

In its earliest forms, the name was spelled as "Nassur" or "Nasur" in Arabic script. As it spread to other regions and languages, the spelling evolved to accommodate different writing systems. Variations such as "Nassour," "Nasour," and "Nasser" emerged over time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Abbasid court records from the 8th century CE. These records mention a scholar and poet named Al-Nassur Ibn Al-Haitham, who was renowned for his contributions to literature and philosophy. Another notable figure was Nassur Al-Din Al-Tusi, a renowned Persian polymath born in 1201 CE, who made significant contributions to astronomy, mathematics, and philosophy.

The name also appears in various medieval manuscripts and chronicles, particularly those related to the Islamic world and the Crusades. For instance, the 13th-century historian Ibn Al-Athir mentions a military commander named Nassur Al-Din Muhammad, who led the Muslim forces against the Crusaders in the Battle of Hattin in 1187 CE.

In terms of place names, the name Nassour is associated with several locations in the Middle East, such as Nassur in Yemen and Nassur in Lebanon. These place names likely originated from individuals bearing the surname Nassour who settled in those areas or played a significant role in their establishment.

Among the notable individuals with the surname Nassour throughout history are:

1. Jamal Nassour (1934-2021), a Jordanian novelist and playwright known for his works exploring social issues in the Arab world.
2. Nabil Nassour (1944-2018), a Lebanese painter and sculptor renowned for his abstract and minimalist art.
3. Youssef Nassour (1910-1984), a Syrian politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Syria from 1963 to 1964.
4. Adnan Nassour (born 1951), a Syrian-American filmmaker and screenwriter known for his documentary films on Middle Eastern culture and politics.
5. Salim Nassour (1927-2004), a Lebanese poet and writer whose works reflected the struggles of the Palestinian people.

It's important to note that the surname Nassour has been present in various regions of the Middle East and has been adopted by families from different ethnic and religious backgrounds, including Arabs, Persians, and others.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nassour

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

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

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