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UK surname

Nasser

A surname of Arabic origin meaning "victor," "defender," or "protector."

In the 1881 census there were 2 people recorded with the Nasser surname, ranking it #33,721 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 688, ranked #7,804, up from #33,721 in 1881.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Nasser is 688 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 34300.0%.

1881 census count

2

Ranked #33,721

Modern count

688

2016, ranked #7,804

Peak year

2016

688 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Nasser had 2 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,721 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 688 in 2016, ranked #7,804.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 7 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Nasser surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Nasser surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Nasser 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 1 #33,412
1861 historical 5 #33,418
1881 historical 2 #33,721
1891 historical 7 #33,665
1901 historical 7 #33,435
1911 historical 1 #34,332
1997 modern 266 #14,658
1998 modern 290 #14,179
1999 modern 290 #14,281
2000 modern 325 #13,221
2001 modern 331 #12,869
2002 modern 391 #11,627
2003 modern 418 #10,896
2004 modern 448 #10,355
2005 modern 466 #9,935
2006 modern 496 #9,535
2007 modern 528 #9,174
2008 modern 556 #8,892
2009 modern 568 #8,944
2010 modern 637 #8,371
2011 modern 635 #8,309
2012 modern 639 #8,163
2013 modern 652 #8,204
2014 modern 675 #8,007
2015 modern 681 #7,887
2016 modern 688 #7,804

Geography

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Where Nassers 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 Sheffield, Newport and Westminster. 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 Sheffield 022 Sheffield
2 Sheffield 013 Sheffield
3 Newport 018 Newport
4 Westminster 009 Westminster
5 Westminster 011 Westminster

Forenames

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First names often paired with Nasser

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

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

Nasser 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

Nasser 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 Nasser 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 Nasser, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Nasser

The surname Nasser has its origins in the Arabic language, derived from the word "Nasr," which means "victory" or "triumph." This name is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in regions with significant Arab populations, such as the Arabian Peninsula, North Africa, and parts of the Levant.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Nasser can be traced back to the 7th century AD, during the Islamic Golden Age. The name gained prominence as Arab armies and cultural influence spread across vast regions, including parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa.

One of the earliest known references to the name Nasser can be found in the annals of the Umayyad Caliphate, which ruled from 661 to 750 AD. Records indicate that several prominent figures bore the name Nasser during this period, including military commanders and scholars.

In the 9th century AD, the name Nasser appeared in the writings of the renowned historian and geographer al-Baladhuri, who chronicled the conquests and expansion of the Islamic empires. His works provide valuable insights into the significance and usage of this name during that time.

Over the centuries, the surname Nasser has been associated with various historical figures, including rulers, poets, and intellectuals. One notable example is Nasser al-Din al-Tusi (1201-1274), a renowned Persian polymath, philosopher, and astronomer who made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and theology.

Another prominent figure bearing the surname Nasser was Gamal Abdel Nasser (1918-1970), the former President of Egypt and a pivotal figure in the Arab nationalist movement. His leadership and policies had a lasting impact on the region's political landscape.

The surname Nasser has also been linked to various place names and locations throughout the Middle East and North Africa. For instance, the city of Nasser in Iran, as well as several villages and towns across Egypt, Lebanon, and Syria, bear variations of this name.

Over time, the surname Nasser has spread globally, carried by individuals and families who have migrated from their ancestral homelands. While its origins can be traced back to the Middle East, the name has become a part of diverse cultural and linguistic communities worldwide.

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1881 census detail

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Nasser families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Nasser 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. Lancashire leads with 1 Nassers recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.37x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 1 4.37x
Middlesex 1 5.19x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Marylebone London in Middlesex leads with 1 Nassers recorded in 1881 and an index of 97.09x.

Place Total Index
St Marylebone London 1 97.09x
Toxteth Park 1 129.87x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Maria 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Michel 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 Nasser households.

FAQ

Nasser surname: questions and answers

How common was the Nasser surname in 1881?

In 1881, 2 people were recorded with the Nasser surname. That placed it at #33,721 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Nasser surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 688 in 2016. That gives Nasser a modern rank of #7,804.

What does the Nasser surname mean?

A surname of Arabic origin meaning "victor," "defender," or "protector."

What does the Nasser map show?

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