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UK surname

Nassar

A surname of Arabic origin meaning "victor," "protector," or "helper," derived from the Arabic verb "naṣara."

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Nassar surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 213, ranked #18,785, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Kensington and Chelsea, Hackney and Kilmardinny West.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Nassar is 213 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 21200.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

213

2016, ranked #18,785

Peak year

2016

213 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • Nassar had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 213 in 2016, ranked #18,785.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 26 in 1851.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Nassar surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Nassar surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Nassar 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 26 #28,667
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1891 historical 6 #33,800
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1911 historical 1 #34,332
1997 modern 69 #30,712
1998 modern 88 #29,131
1999 modern 90 #29,056
2000 modern 80 #30,139
2001 modern 75 #30,481
2002 modern 84 #29,982
2003 modern 95 #28,536
2004 modern 114 #25,870
2005 modern 136 #23,205
2006 modern 131 #23,942
2007 modern 145 #22,693
2008 modern 147 #22,720
2009 modern 174 #20,782
2010 modern 193 #19,880
2011 modern 180 #20,649
2012 modern 187 #20,086
2013 modern 204 #19,276
2014 modern 210 #19,064
2015 modern 211 #18,906
2016 modern 213 #18,785

Geography

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Where Nassars 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 Kensington and Chelsea, Hackney, Kilmardinny West and Liverpool. 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 Kensington and Chelsea 009 Kensington and Chelsea
2 Hackney 003 Hackney
3 Kilmardinny West East Dunbartonshire
4 Kensington and Chelsea 008 Kensington and Chelsea
5 Liverpool 039 Liverpool

Forenames

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First names often paired with Nassar

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

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Nassar, 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 Nassar surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Nassar 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

Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles

Group

European Enclaves

Within London, Nassar is most associated with areas classed as European Enclaves, part of Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles. 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

Many residents of these accessible neighbourhoods have wide-ranging non-UK European origins. Typically residing in privately rented flats, many residents live alone and are beyond normal retirement age. There are more students than elsewhere in the Supergroup, some of which live in communal establishments. Household residents are often drawn from different ethnic groups.

Wider London pattern

These neighbourhoods house people of all ages, predominantly of White British or European extraction. Resident turnover is low. Religious affiliation is less common than average and tends to be Christian if expressed. Homeownership, typically of terraced houses, is common but use of the social rented sector is not. Employment is typically in professional, managerial and associate professional or technical occupations. There are few full-time students. Level 4 qualifications are common. More households lack dependent children than have them which, considered alongside low levels of crowding and over-all age structure, indicates that many households may be post child-rearing and in late middle age. Incidence of disability is low, as is residence in communal establishments.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Nassar 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.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Nassar 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 Nassar is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

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

9
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 Nassar, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Nassar

The surname Nassar originates from the Arabic language and has its roots in the Middle East. It is believed to have emerged in the region around the 7th century AD, during the early Islamic era.

Nassar is derived from the Arabic word "nasr," which means "eagle" or "victory." The name may have been initially given to individuals who displayed qualities associated with eagles, such as strength, courage, and sharp vision. Alternatively, it could have been bestowed upon those who achieved significant victories or successes.

Early records of the name Nassar can be found in historical manuscripts and documents from various parts of the Arab world. One notable mention is in the "Kitab al-Ansab" (Book of Genealogies), a comprehensive work on Arab genealogy compiled in the 9th century by Historian Al-Sam'ani.

The earliest known bearer of the surname Nassar was Abu Nasr al-Farabi, a renowned philosopher, logician, and scientist born in 872 AD in present-day Kazakhstan. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers of the medieval Islamic world and is often referred to as the "Second Teacher" after Aristotle.

Another prominent figure with the surname Nassar was Nasir al-Din al-Tusi, a Persian polymath born in 1201 AD in present-day Iran. He made significant contributions to various fields, including mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy. Al-Tusi is particularly known for his work on the theory of planetary motion and his reformulation of Euclid's parallel postulate.

In the 13th century, the name Nassar appeared in the writings of the famous Arab historian and traveler Ibn Battuta. He mentioned encountering individuals with this surname during his extensive travels across the Muslim world, indicating the widespread presence of the name in various regions.

Another notable figure was Nassar al-Din al-Razi, a renowned Persian physician, philosopher, and alchemist born in 854 AD. He wrote several influential works on medicine, including the comprehensive medical encyclopedia "Al-Hawi" (The Comprehensive Book), which became a standard reference in the field for centuries.

The name Nassar has also been associated with various place names and locations throughout the Middle East and North Africa. For example, the city of Nasiriyah in modern-day Iraq was named after Nasir al-Din al-Tusi, reflecting the influence and legacy of individuals bearing this surname.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Nassar families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Nassar 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. Surrey leads with 1 Nassars recorded in 1881 and an index of 21.28x.

County Total Index
Surrey 1 21.28x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Lambeth in Surrey leads with 1 Nassars recorded in 1881 and an index of 119.05x.

Place Total Index
Lambeth 1 119.05x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Annie 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 Nassar households.

Occupation Count
Servant (Dom) 1

FAQ

Nassar surname: questions and answers

How common was the Nassar surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1 people were recorded with the Nassar surname. That placed it at #34,027 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Nassar surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 213 in 2016. That gives Nassar a modern rank of #18,785.

What does the Nassar surname mean?

A surname of Arabic origin meaning "victor," "protector," or "helper," derived from the Arabic verb "naṣara."

What does the Nassar map show?

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