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UK surname

Nasrin

A Persian surname meaning "wild rose" or "free spirit."

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Tower Hamlets, Oldham and Newham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Nasrin is 140 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

140

2016, ranked #24,865

Peak year

2016

140 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 140 in 2016, ranked #24,865.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Nasrin surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Nasrin surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Nasrin 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 38 #33,872
1998 modern 48 #33,111
1999 modern 46 #33,424
2000 modern 50 #33,087
2001 modern 48 #33,129
2002 modern 52 #33,110
2003 modern 49 #33,456
2004 modern 57 #32,968
2005 modern 70 #31,912
2006 modern 79 #31,263
2007 modern 91 #30,061
2008 modern 93 #30,123
2009 modern 103 #29,127
2010 modern 109 #28,831
2011 modern 112 #28,117
2012 modern 113 #28,016
2013 modern 125 #26,695
2014 modern 136 #25,452
2015 modern 134 #25,607
2016 modern 140 #24,865

Geography

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Where Nasrins 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 Tower Hamlets, Oldham and Newham. 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 Tower Hamlets 022 Tower Hamlets
2 Tower Hamlets 021 Tower Hamlets
3 Oldham 022 Oldham
4 Tower Hamlets 015 Tower Hamlets
5 Newham 018 Newham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Nasrin

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

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

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Challenged Inner London Communities

Within London, Nasrin is most associated with areas classed as Challenged Inner London Communities, 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

Resident in some of Inner London’s most over-crowded communities, many families have children and marriage/civil partnership rates are above the Supergroup average. Other adults such as students live in communal establishments. Few residents have Level 4 educational qualifications, levels of unemployment are above the Supergroup average, and employment is concentrated in service occupations such as distribution, hotels and restaurants. Relative to the Supergroup average, fewer residents identify as being of mixed/multiple ethnicities, Black or Other Asian.

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

Nasrin 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

Nasrin falls in decile 2 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 Nasrin 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 Nasrin, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Nasrin

The surname Nasrin is derived from the Persian language and has its roots in the ancient region of Persia, which is now modern-day Iran. The name is believed to have originated during the Sassanid Empire, which ruled over Persia from 224 to 651 AD.

Nasrin is thought to be a combination of two Persian words: "Nas," meaning "fragrance" or "aroma," and "Rin," meaning "sweet" or "pleasant." Thus, the name Nasrin can be interpreted as "sweet fragrance" or "pleasant aroma." This poetic meaning reflects the rich cultural and literary traditions of Persia, where names often carried symbolic or metaphorical significance.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Nasrin can be found in the works of the celebrated Persian poet Ferdowsi, who lived from 940 to 1020 AD. In his masterpiece, the Shahnameh (Book of Kings), Ferdowsi mentioned a character named Nasrin, suggesting that the name was in use during the 10th century.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Nasrin was the 13th-century Persian poet and mystic, Nasrin al-Din Shah Nematollah Vali. He was a prominent figure in the Sufi tradition and is renowned for his spiritual poetry and teachings.

In the 14th century, a famous Persian physician and philosopher named Nasrin al-Din Tusi made significant contributions to the fields of astronomy, mathematics, and medicine. He was also the author of several influential works, including the Akhlaq-i Nasiri (Nasirean Ethics).

During the Safavid Dynasty, which ruled over Persia from 1501 to 1736, the name Nasrin continued to be popular. One notable figure from this period was Nasrin Begum, a renowned poet and calligrapher who lived in the 16th century.

Another historical figure with the surname Nasrin was Nasrin Khanum, a 19th-century Persian princess and philanthropist. She was known for her support of education and charitable initiatives, particularly in the city of Shiraz.

While the surname Nasrin has its roots in ancient Persia, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by individuals of Persian descent or those who have adopted the name for its beautiful meaning and cultural significance.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Nasrin surname: questions and answers

How common is the Nasrin surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 140 in 2016. That gives Nasrin a modern rank of #24,865.

What does the Nasrin surname mean?

A Persian surname meaning "wild rose" or "free spirit."

What does the Nasrin map show?

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