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

Nazar, 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 Nazar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nazar in America

Nazar is the 26795th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nazar surname appeared 908 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 Nazar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nazar 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 Nazar

The surname NAZAR is of Arabic origin, derived from the Arabic word "nazir" which means "watchman" or "supervisor". The name is believed to have emerged in the Middle East during the medieval period, particularly in areas with a strong Arab influence or presence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname NAZAR can be found in historical documents from the 12th century, where it was mentioned in connection with individuals serving as overseers or administrators in various capacities. The name was prevalent among those tasked with supervising agricultural lands, construction projects, or other administrative roles within the Islamic world.

In the 13th century, the surname NAZAR appeared in several manuscripts and records from the Mamluk Sultanate, which ruled over parts of the Middle East and North Africa. These records often referred to individuals bearing the name NAZAR in association with their roles as watchmen, guards, or supervisors of various institutions or properties.

As the name spread beyond its original region, it underwent various spelling variations and adaptations based on local languages and dialects. Some of these variations include Nazzer, Nazzar, and Nazzari, among others.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname NAZAR was Abu Bakr al-Nazar, a 12th-century Andalusian mathematician and astronomer known for his contributions to the field of trigonometry. Another individual of note was Ibn al-Nazar, a 13th-century Syrian physician and philosopher who wrote extensively on medicine and theology.

In the 15th century, the name NAZAR was found in Ottoman Empire records, with several individuals bearing the surname serving as overseers or administrators within the imperial bureaucracy. One such individual was Hasan Nazar, who held a prominent position as a governor in the Ottoman province of Rumelia (modern-day Balkans) during the reign of Sultan Mehmed II.

As trade and migration patterns evolved, the surname NAZAR also found its way into other regions, including parts of Europe and Asia. In the 16th century, records from Venice mention a merchant named Giovanni Nazar, who was involved in the lucrative spice trade between the Italian city-states and the Middle East.

Throughout history, the surname NAZAR has been associated with individuals from various backgrounds and professions, reflecting its origins as a name often given to those tasked with supervising or overseeing various responsibilities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nazar

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

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

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