2000
#30,614
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 719
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.27
Rare Last name
Nazari
Of Arabic origin, indicating a person from the city of Nazareth or place near it.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,039 Americans carry the last name Nazari. That puts it at #15,792 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.59 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 168,099 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Nazari surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Nazari with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
2.0K
1 in 168,099
Census rank
#15,792
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.6
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.8K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,778 bearers of the surname Nazari in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.59 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 15792nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Nazari, the largest self-reported group is White at 52.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (31.0%) and Two or More Races (12.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Nazari
The surname Nazari originates from Italy, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "Nazarenus," which means "from Nazareth." This connection suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who either lived in or came from the city of Nazareth in ancient Israel.
The earliest recorded instances of the Nazari surname can be traced back to the 12th century in various regions of Italy, particularly in the northern parts of the country. Historical records show variations in spelling, such as Nazario, Nazari, and Nazzari, which were common during that time period.
One notable mention of the Nazari name can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Longobardo," a collection of documents from the Lombard period in Italian history, which spanned from the 6th to the 8th century. This record includes references to individuals with the surname Nazari, indicating that the name had already established its presence in the region.
Throughout history, several individuals bearing the Nazari surname have left their mark in various fields. For instance, Giovanni Nazari, a prominent Italian painter and architect from the 16th century, was known for his contributions to the Renaissance art movement. His works can be found adorning various churches and buildings in Italy.
Another notable figure was Bartolomeo Nazari, an Italian scholar and humanist who lived during the 15th century. He was renowned for his expertise in classical literature and his translations of ancient Greek texts into Latin.
In the 18th century, Antonio Nazari, an Italian composer and violinist, gained recognition for his contributions to the Baroque music era. His compositions were widely performed in the courts of Europe during that time.
The Nazari surname also has connections to place names in Italy. For example, the town of Nazario in the province of Vicenza is believed to have derived its name from the surname, potentially indicating the presence of families with the Nazari name in that region.
In the 19th century, Giuseppe Nazari, an Italian politician and lawyer, played a significant role in the unification of Italy. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was actively involved in the country's political affairs during that pivotal period.
Throughout its long history, the Nazari surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, reflecting the rich cultural tapestry of Italy. While its origins can be traced back to ancient times, the name continues to be a part of Italian heritage, contributing to the country's vibrant and storied past.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Nazari
Among Census respondents with the surname Nazari, the largest self-reported group is White at 52.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (31.0%) and Two or More Races (12.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Nazari bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Nazari surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White52.3% · 930
- Asian and Pacific Islander31.0% · 552
- Two or more races12.9% · 230
- Hispanic or Latino3.3% · 58
- Black or African American0.4% · 7
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Nazari
Nazari appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#23,084
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,107
+388 bearers (+54.0%)
Per 100,000 0.38
Rank movement Up 7,530 places
2020
#15,792
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,778
+671 bearers (+60.6%)
Per 100,000 0.59
Rank movement Up 7,292 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #30,614 | 719 | 0.27 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #23,084 | 1,107 | 0.38 | +388 bearers (+54.0%) | Up 7,530 places |
| 2020 | #15,792 | 1,778 | 0.59 | +671 bearers (+60.6%) | Up 7,292 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Nazari surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,084 | #15,792 | 31.6% |
| Count | 1,107 | 1,778 | 60.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.38 | 0.59 | 56.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Nazari bearers went from 1,107 to 1,778 (+60.6% change). The surname moved up 7,292 positions in the national ranking, going from #23,084 to #15,792.
FAQ
Nazari surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Nazari?
Name Census estimates that about 2,039 living Americans carry the surname Nazari. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 168,099 residents.
How common is Nazari?
Nazari ranks #15,792 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.59 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 1,778 people with the surname Nazari. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,039), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.59 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.59 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Nazari.
Has Nazari become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Nazari went from 1,107 recorded bearers to 1,778. That is an increase of 671 (+60.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #23,084 to #15,792.
What does the Census say about the background of Nazari?
Among Census respondents with the surname Nazari, the largest self-reported group is White at 52.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (31.0%) and Two or More Races (12.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Nazari in the 2020 Census, accounting for 52.3% (930 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Nazari appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (52.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (31.0%), Two or More Races (12.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Nazari (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Nazari mean?
Of Arabic origin, indicating a person from the city of Nazareth or place near it. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Nazari (0.59 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Nazari?
You can see how many people are called Nazari on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.