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UK surname

Naser

An Arabic surname derived from the root word "nasr," meaning "victory" or "triumph."

In the 1881 census there were 4 people recorded with the Naser surname, ranking it #33,288 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 211, ranked #18,904, up from #33,288 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Manchester, Sheffield and Tewkesbury.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Naser is 211 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 5175.0%.

1881 census count

4

Ranked #33,288

Modern count

211

2016, ranked #18,904

Peak year

2016

211 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • Naser had 4 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,288 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 211 in 2016, ranked #18,904.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 14 in 1851.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Naser surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Naser surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Naser 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
1851 historical 14 #30,790
1861 historical 1 #34,435
1881 historical 4 #33,288
1891 historical 4 #34,098
1901 historical 5 #33,728
1911 historical 12 #32,302
1997 modern 57 #31,917
1998 modern 66 #31,387
1999 modern 74 #30,759
2000 modern 69 #31,273
2001 modern 77 #30,277
2002 modern 92 #29,040
2003 modern 90 #29,260
2004 modern 94 #28,896
2005 modern 112 #26,114
2006 modern 111 #26,565
2007 modern 117 #26,066
2008 modern 129 #24,790
2009 modern 136 #24,485
2010 modern 156 #22,886
2011 modern 157 #22,574
2012 modern 165 #21,782
2013 modern 186 #20,502
2014 modern 194 #20,097
2015 modern 198 #19,714
2016 modern 211 #18,904

Geography

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Where Nasers 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 Manchester, Sheffield, Tewkesbury, Blackburn with Darwen and Hounslow. 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 Manchester 022 Manchester
2 Sheffield 022 Sheffield
3 Tewkesbury 001 Tewkesbury
4 Blackburn with Darwen 005 Blackburn with Darwen
5 Hounslow 014 Hounslow

Forenames

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First names often paired with Naser

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Naser

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Naser, 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 Naser 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 Naser 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, Naser 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

Naser 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

Naser 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 Naser is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 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 Naser, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Naser

The surname NASER is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in the Arabic-speaking regions. It is derived from the Arabic word "nasr," which means "eagle" or "victory." This surname likely emerged during the medieval period when surnames based on personal characteristics, occupations, or symbolic references became more common.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name NASER can be found in historical documents from the 11th century, during the Fatimid Caliphate in Egypt. At that time, the surname was often associated with individuals who held positions of authority or those who had achieved notable victories or successes.

In the 12th century, the NASER surname gained prominence in parts of the Levant and Mesopotamia, particularly in regions under the rule of the Ayyubid dynasty. Historical records from this period mention individuals with the surname NASER serving as military commanders, scholars, and administrators.

During the Mamluk period in the 13th and 14th centuries, the NASER surname became more widespread across the Middle East, including in regions such as Syria, Palestine, and parts of modern-day Turkey. Notable individuals bearing this surname during this time include Naser al-Din Muhammad, a prominent Muslim scholar and jurist who lived from 1201 to 1285.

In the 15th century, the NASER surname found its way to the Indian subcontinent, particularly in regions that were under the influence of the Delhi Sultanate and later the Mughal Empire. One notable figure from this era was Naser al-Din Mahmud Shah, who ruled as the Sultan of Bengal from 1459 to 1481.

Throughout the centuries, the NASER surname has also been associated with various places and locales in the Middle East. For instance, the town of Naser Khosrau in present-day Iran was named after the famous Persian poet and philosopher Naser Khosrau, who lived from 1004 to 1088.

Other notable individuals with the NASER surname include Naser al-Din al-Tusi, a Persian polymath and scholar who lived from 1201 to 1274, and Naser al-Din Shah Qajar, the ruler of Persia from 1848 to 1896, who is credited with introducing several modernization reforms in the country.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Naser families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Naser surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Essex leads with 1 Nasers recorded in 1881 and an index of 13.04x.

County Total Index
Essex 1 13.04x
Kent 1 7.54x
Midlothian 1 19.19x
Yorkshire 1 2.60x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Edinburgh St Cuthberts in Midlothian leads with 1 Nasers recorded in 1881 and an index of 47.85x.

Place Total Index
Edinburgh St Cuthberts 1 47.85x
Greenwich 1 161.29x
Leeds 1 46.08x
West Ham 1 59.17x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Naser surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Hannah 1
Lena 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Naser surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Alexander 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Naser households.

FAQ

Naser surname: questions and answers

How common was the Naser surname in 1881?

In 1881, 4 people were recorded with the Naser surname. That placed it at #33,288 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Naser surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 211 in 2016. That gives Naser a modern rank of #18,904.

What does the Naser surname mean?

An Arabic surname derived from the root word "nasr," meaning "victory" or "triumph."

What does the Naser map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Naser 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.