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UK surname

Nasr

A surname with Arabic origins meaning victory or triumph.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Westminster, Liverpool and South Bucks.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Nasr is 197 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

197

2016, ranked #19,777

Peak year

2016

197 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 197 in 2016, ranked #19,777.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Nasr surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Nasr surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Nasr 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
1997 modern 61 #31,526
1998 modern 68 #31,181
1999 modern 71 #31,036
2000 modern 76 #30,578
2001 modern 75 #30,481
2002 modern 89 #29,428
2003 modern 94 #28,686
2004 modern 100 #27,964
2005 modern 118 #25,301
2006 modern 121 #25,133
2007 modern 127 #24,748
2008 modern 133 #24,350
2009 modern 147 #23,248
2010 modern 166 #21,941
2011 modern 166 #21,745
2012 modern 167 #21,598
2013 modern 169 #21,826
2014 modern 176 #21,413
2015 modern 179 #21,069
2016 modern 197 #19,777

Geography

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Where Nasrs 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 Westminster, Liverpool, South Bucks and Southwark. 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 Westminster 013 Westminster
2 Liverpool 035 Liverpool
3 Liverpool 043 Liverpool
4 South Bucks 001 South Bucks
5 Southwark 009 Southwark

Forenames

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First names often paired with Nasr

These lists show first names that appear often with the Nasr 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 Nasr

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

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Nasr surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Nasr household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Nasr is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. 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

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Nasr 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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Nasr 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Nasr 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 Nasr, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Nasr

The surname NASR is of Arabic origin and can be traced back to the Middle Ages, with its roots in the Arabic word "nasr" meaning "victory" or "eagle." This name was particularly prevalent in regions with significant Arab-Islamic influences, such as the Middle East and parts of North Africa.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the NASR surname is found in historical texts from the 9th century, where it was associated with various influential families and individuals within the Islamic world. During this era, the name held a certain prestige and was often linked to military or scholarly achievements.

In the 11th century, the NASR surname gained further prominence with the rise of the Nasrid dynasty, which ruled over the Emirate of Granada, the last remaining Muslim territory in the Iberian Peninsula. The Nasrid rulers, such as Muhammad I (1195-1273) and Muhammad V (1339-1391), played a significant role in the cultural and architectural heritage of Granada.

As the Islamic civilization expanded across various regions, the NASR surname spread to different parts of the world. In the 13th century, records indicate the presence of individuals bearing this surname in areas like modern-day Iran and Central Asia, where they held influential positions within scholarly and religious circles.

One notable figure in the history of the NASR surname was Ibn Khaldun (1332-1406), a renowned Arab historian, philosopher, and social scientist from present-day Tunisia. His seminal work, the Muqaddimah, is considered a pioneering work in the fields of sociology, historiography, and economics.

During the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over vast territories from the 14th to the 20th centuries, the NASR surname was also found among influential families and individuals. One such figure was Nasreddin Hodja (1208-1284), a renowned Turkish satirist, philosopher, and Sufi mystic, whose witty tales and anecdotes have become an integral part of Middle Eastern folklore.

In the 19th century, the NASR surname gained further recognition with individuals like Jamal al-Din al-Afghani (1838-1897), an influential Islamic philosopher and political activist who played a significant role in the late 19th-century Islamic revivalist movement.

Throughout its rich history, the NASR surname has been associated with scholars, rulers, philosophers, and influential figures across various fields, reflecting its deep-rooted connections to the Arab-Islamic world and its cultural heritage.

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FAQ

Nasr surname: questions and answers

How common is the Nasr surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 197 in 2016. That gives Nasr a modern rank of #19,777.

What does the Nasr surname mean?

A surname with Arabic origins meaning victory or triumph.

What does the Nasr map show?

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