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UK surname

Nasim

A surname of Arabic origin meaning "breeze" or "fresh air".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Maxwell Park, Newham and Burnley.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Nasim is 609 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

550

2016, ranked #9,280

Peak year

2010

609 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 550 in 2016, ranked #9,280.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 6 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Nasim surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Nasim surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Nasim 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 6 #33,230
1997 modern 374 #11,574
1998 modern 393 #11,495
1999 modern 435 #10,754
2000 modern 472 #10,063
2001 modern 472 #9,873
2002 modern 492 #9,741
2003 modern 490 #9,631
2004 modern 498 #9,547
2005 modern 496 #9,499
2006 modern 525 #9,135
2007 modern 540 #9,015
2008 modern 561 #8,822
2009 modern 583 #8,773
2010 modern 609 #8,686
2011 modern 589 #8,814
2012 modern 559 #9,063
2013 modern 558 #9,223
2014 modern 546 #9,446
2015 modern 548 #9,338
2016 modern 550 #9,280

Geography

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Where Nasims 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 Maxwell Park, Newham, Burnley and Pollokshields West. 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 Maxwell Park Glasgow City
2 Newham 007 Newham
3 Burnley 003 Burnley
4 Pollokshields West Glasgow City
5 Newham 014 Newham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Nasim

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Nasim

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

Nasim 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

Nasim 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 Nasim 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Other Ethnic Group

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

Meaning and origin of Nasim

The surname "NASIM" is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in the regions of modern-day Iran and Afghanistan. It can be traced back to the Persian language, where the word "nasim" means "gentle breeze" or "zephyr."

In ancient Persian literature and poetry, the term "nasim" was often used as a metaphor for the soft, refreshing winds that would sweep across the deserts and mountains. It was a symbol of renewal and vitality, and many poets would write about the soothing effects of the "nasim" on the soul.

The earliest known record of the surname "NASIM" dates back to the 12th century, when it appeared in a manuscript documenting the genealogy of a prominent Persian family. Over the centuries, variations of the name, such as "Nasimi," "Nassimi," and "Nassimian," have been found in historical documents from various parts of the region.

One of the most notable figures bearing the surname "NASIM" was Imadeddin Nasimi, a 14th-century Azerbaijani poet and mystic. Born in the city of Shamakhi (now in modern-day Azerbaijan) around 1369, Nasimi was renowned for his lyrical works that celebrated love, spirituality, and the beauty of nature.

Another historical figure with this surname was Mirza Mohammad Nasim, a 19th-century Persian poet and calligrapher from the city of Isfahan. Born in 1825, Nasim was renowned for his mastery of the Nasta'liq script and his poetic works that explored themes of love, mysticism, and the human condition.

In the early 20th century, Mirza Mohammad Ali Nasim was a prominent Iranian politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Iran from 1924 to 1925. Born in 1875 in the city of Yazd, Nasim played a crucial role in shaping Iran's foreign policies during a turbulent period in the country's history.

Another notable figure bearing this surname was Anwar Nasim, a Pakistani-American poet and writer born in 1941 in Lahore, Pakistan. Nasim's works explored themes of identity, displacement, and the immigrant experience, and he was widely acclaimed for his contributions to South Asian literature.

Finally, Adnan Nasim was a renowned Pakistani mathematician and physicist who made significant contributions to the fields of general relativity and cosmology. Born in 1934 in Lahore, Nasim's research focused on the study of black holes and the application of mathematical principles to understand the nature of the universe.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Nasim surname: questions and answers

How common is the Nasim surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 550 in 2016. That gives Nasim a modern rank of #9,280.

What does the Nasim surname mean?

A surname of Arabic origin meaning "breeze" or "fresh air".

What does the Nasim map show?

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