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UK surname

Nasar

Of Arabic origin, representing a traveler or voyager.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Luton, Wycombe and Birmingham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Nasar is 316 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

303

2016, ranked #14,637

Peak year

2014

316 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 303 in 2016, ranked #14,637.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 4 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Nasar surname distribution map

The map shows where the Nasar surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Nasar surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Nasar over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1861 historical 4 #33,628
1997 modern 123 #23,792
1998 modern 134 #23,202
1999 modern 149 #21,924
2000 modern 160 #20,903
2001 modern 156 #20,974
2002 modern 190 #18,889
2003 modern 203 #17,967
2004 modern 215 #17,384
2005 modern 219 #17,126
2006 modern 237 #16,334
2007 modern 253 #15,776
2008 modern 256 #15,817
2009 modern 286 #14,910
2010 modern 297 #14,841
2011 modern 294 #14,798
2012 modern 300 #14,505
2013 modern 308 #14,482
2014 modern 316 #14,301
2015 modern 304 #14,617
2016 modern 303 #14,637

Geography

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Where Nasars are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Luton, Wycombe, Birmingham and Brent. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Luton 011 Luton
2 Wycombe 015 Wycombe
3 Birmingham 139 Birmingham
4 Brent 008 Brent
5 Birmingham 040 Birmingham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Nasar

These lists show first names that appear often with the Nasar surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Nasar

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Nasar, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students

Nationally, the Nasar surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Nasar household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Married couples with dependent children are common in this Group, with many parents born in Africa or the EU. The representation of residents amongst different ethnic minority groups is high, particularly for individuals of Pakistani ethnic group. For many residents, English is not their main language, and affiliation to Christian religions is less common. Privately rented terrace properties predominate and levels of overcrowding are high. Part time work is common, with many employed in elementary occupations and sales and customer services. There are also many students living within these areas, and overall unemployment levels are high.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Young Asian Family Terraces

Within London, Nasar is most associated with areas classed as Young Asian Family Terraces, part of Suburban Asian Communities. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These households with dependent children typically live in terraced housing and are of (non-Chinese) Asian extraction. Individuals with Bangladeshi origins are particularly in evidence. Employment is often in elementary occupations or as process, plant or machine operatives, and part-time work is common. Students are much in evidence.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Nasar is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Nasar falls in decile 1 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

1
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Nasar is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 40-50 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Other Ethnic Group

This describes the area pattern most associated with Nasar, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Nasar

The surname Nasar has its origins in the Arabic language and is believed to have emerged during the 7th century CE in the Middle East. The name is derived from the Arabic word "nasar," which means "victory" or "triumph." It is thought to have been given as a surname to individuals or families who had achieved notable victories or triumphs in battle or other significant endeavors.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Nasar can be traced back to various historical documents and manuscripts from the early Islamic era, such as the Abbasid and Umayyad dynastic records. These records often mentioned individuals with the surname Nasar who held prominent positions or played significant roles in the administration, military, or intellectual spheres of the time.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Nasar was Abu Nasar al-Farabi, a renowned philosopher, logician, and scientist who lived from 872 to 950 CE. He was born in the city of Farab, which is now located in modern-day Kazakhstan. Al-Farabi made significant contributions to various fields, including logic, metaphysics, and music theory, and his works had a profound influence on the development of Islamic and Western philosophy.

Another notable figure with the surname Nasar was Abu Nasar al-Jabbar, a prominent Muslim theologian and scholar who lived from 935 to 1025 CE. He was a leading figure in the Mu'tazili school of Islamic theology and wrote extensively on topics such as free will, divine justice, and the interpretation of the Quran.

In the 12th century, the name Nasar appeared in the writings of the famous Persian poet and scholar, Nizami Ganjavi. One of his epic poems, Khosrow and Shirin, mentions a character named Nasar who was a skilled archer and warrior in the service of the Sassanid king Khosrow.

During the 13th century, the surname Nasar was also associated with the Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt and Syria. One notable figure from this period was Baibars al-Nasar, a Mamluk sultan who ruled from 1260 to 1277 CE. He is renowned for his military campaigns against the Crusaders and his efforts to strengthen the Mamluk state.

In more recent times, the name Nasar has been carried by individuals such as Ghalib Nasar, an Iraqi poet and writer who lived from 1933 to 2015. He was known for his contributions to Arabic literature and his efforts to preserve and promote Iraqi cultural heritage.

Throughout its history, the surname Nasar has been associated with various places and regions, including the Middle East, Central Asia, and parts of North Africa. Its widespread use and recognition across these regions reflect the broad influence of Arabic language and culture.

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FAQ

Nasar surname: questions and answers

How common is the Nasar surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 303 in 2016. That gives Nasar a modern rank of #14,637.

What does the Nasar surname mean?

Of Arabic origin, representing a traveler or voyager.

What does the Nasar map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Nasar bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.