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

Nisar, 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 Nisar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nisar in America

Nisar is the 46314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nisar surname appeared 460 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 Nisar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nisar 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 Nisar

The surname Nisar is of Arabic origin, derived from the word "nasr" meaning "victory" or "triumph." It is believed to have originated in the Middle East during the early Islamic era, around the 7th century AD.

The name was initially associated with individuals who achieved notable victories or triumphs in various fields, such as warfare, scholarship, or religious endeavors. Over time, it became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

In the 8th century, the name Nisar appeared in historical records from the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled over a vast territory stretching from North Africa to Central Asia. It was documented in chronicles and manuscripts that recorded the achievements of prominent figures bearing this name.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Nisar was Abu Nasr al-Nisar al-Baghdadi (790-858), a renowned poet and scholar from Baghdad. He was celebrated for his contributions to Arabic literature and his mastery of the Arabic language.

Another notable figure was Umar ibn Nisar al-Kindi (801-873), a prominent mathematician and astronomer from Basra, Iraq. He made significant contributions to the development of algebra and wrote several influential treatises on the subject.

In the 11th century, the name Nisar was found in records from the Seljuk Empire, which ruled over a vast territory spanning from modern-day Turkey to Central Asia. One notable figure from this period was Nizam al-Mulk Nisar (1018-1092), a renowned Persian scholar and vizier who served under the Seljuk rulers.

During the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over much of the Middle East and parts of Europe from the 14th to the early 20th century, the surname Nisar was also documented. One prominent individual was Mahmud Nisar Pasha (1516-1589), an Ottoman statesman and military commander who served as the Grand Vizier of the Empire.

In more recent history, the surname Nisar has been associated with notable individuals from various fields, including literature, politics, and academia. One example is Akbar Nisar Ahmed (1914-1994), a renowned Pakistani writer and journalist who authored several acclaimed novels and short stories.

While the surname Nisar has its origins in the Middle East, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. Today, it can be found among individuals of various nationalities and ethnic backgrounds, particularly in regions with significant Muslim populations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nisar

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

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

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