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

Nesimi, 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 Nesimi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nesimi in America

Nesimi is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nesimi surname appeared 116 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 Nesimi.

The history of the last name Nesimi

The surname NESIMI originated in the region of modern-day Azerbaijan and Iran in the 14th-15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old Persian word "nafs" meaning "soul" or "breath," combined with the suffix "-imi," indicating belonging or association. This suggests the name may have originally referred to someone with a spiritual or poetic nature.

The earliest known reference to the name NESIMI can be found in the works of the renowned Azerbaijani poet, philosopher, and Hurufi mystic, Imadeddin Nasimi, who lived from around 1369 to 1417. He is considered one of the greatest figures in Azerbaijani literature and was executed for his religious beliefs in Aleppo, Syria.

Another historical figure bearing the surname NESIMI was Seyid Nesimi, a 16th-century Azerbaijani poet and Sufi mystic. His works explored themes of love, spirituality, and the unity of existence. He is believed to have been born in the city of Shamakhi, Azerbaijan, around 1505.

In the 17th century, the name NESIMI appeared in the writings of the Azerbaijani poet and philosopher, Fuzuli Nesimi. He was born in the city of Baku and is known for his lyrical poetry and philosophical works, which explored Sufi teachings and the human condition.

In the 19th century, Mirza Fatali Akhundov, an Azerbaijani playwright, philosopher, and founder of modern literary criticism in Azerbaijan, was born in the village of Nukha (now Shaki) in 1812. He is considered one of the most influential figures in Azerbaijani literature and is often referred to as the "Enlightener of the East."

Another notable figure with the surname NESIMI was Mirza Alakbar Sabir, an Azerbaijani satirist and poet who lived from 1862 to 1911. He was born in the city of Shamakhi and is renowned for his biting social and political satire, as well as his exploration of themes of justice and human dignity.

The name NESIMI has a rich historical and cultural significance in the regions of Azerbaijan and Iran, with a strong connection to literature, poetry, and spiritual traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nesimi

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

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 Nesimi 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.

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

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