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

Nazir, 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 Nazir surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nazir in America

Nazir is the 25037th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nazir surname appeared 992 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 Nazir.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nazir 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 Nazir

The surname "NAZIR" is believed to have originated in the Middle East, particularly in the regions of modern-day Turkey, Iran, and the Arab world. It is derived from the Arabic word "nazir," which means "inspector" or "supervisor."

In the early Islamic era, the title "nazir" was given to officials responsible for overseeing various administrative tasks, such as managing religious endowments or overseeing the construction and maintenance of buildings. Over time, this title became a surname for families whose ancestors held such positions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "NAZIR" can be found in the chronicles of the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled much of the Middle East and North Africa between the 8th and 13th centuries. In these chronicles, several individuals with the surname "NAZIR" are mentioned as holding important administrative roles.

During the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over a vast territory spanning parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa from the 13th to the 20th centuries, the surname "NAZIR" was also prevalent. Several notable figures with this surname served in various capacities within the Ottoman administration and military.

One prominent individual with the surname "NAZIR" was Mehmed Nazir Aga (1550-1620), a renowned Ottoman architect and engineer who oversaw the construction of numerous mosques, palaces, and other structures throughout the empire.

Another notable figure was Mustafa Nazir Pasha (1718-1785), an Ottoman statesman and military leader who served as the Grand Vizier (prime minister) of the Ottoman Empire from 1780 to 1782.

In the Indian subcontinent, the surname "NAZIR" can also be found among Muslim communities, particularly in the northern regions. One notable bearer of this surname was Akbar Nazir (1735-1816), a prominent poet and writer from Delhi who was renowned for his contributions to Urdu literature.

In more recent history, Wazir Nazir Ahmad (1878-1953) was a prominent Indian judge and jurist who served as a member of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, the highest court of appeal for the British Empire at the time.

Another notable figure was Nazir Ahmed Ludi (1904-1992), a renowned Pakistani writer and scholar who made significant contributions to the promotion of Urdu language and literature in Pakistan.

These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have borne the surname "NAZIR," reflecting its deep roots and long-standing presence in various regions of the Middle East, South Asia, and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nazir

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

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

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