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UK surname

Nasseri

An Arabic surname relating to a person's geographic origin or ancestry.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Nasseri is 102 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

102

2016, ranked #30,722

Peak year

2016

102 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 102 in 2016, ranked #30,722.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Nasseri surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Nasseri surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Nasseri 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 35 #34,174
1998 modern 31 #34,740
1999 modern 30 #34,939
2000 modern 33 #34,607
2001 modern 31 #34,648
2002 modern 35 #34,554
2003 modern 37 #34,432
2004 modern 41 #34,306
2005 modern 53 #33,528
2006 modern 59 #33,330
2007 modern 70 #32,580
2008 modern 71 #32,753
2009 modern 80 #32,277
2010 modern 83 #32,396
2011 modern 86 #32,006
2012 modern 76 #33,191
2013 modern 79 #33,142
2014 modern 85 #32,743
2015 modern 91 #32,153
2016 modern 102 #30,722

Geography

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Where Nasseris 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 Oldham, Haringey, Slough, Luton and Cheshire East. 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 Oldham 035 Oldham
2 Haringey 035 Haringey
3 Slough 007 Slough
4 Luton 012 Luton
5 Cheshire East 005 Cheshire East

Forenames

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First names often paired with Nasseri

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Nasseri

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

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

Nationally, the Nasseri surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Nasseri household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

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

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Nasseri is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, 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 residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

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

Nasseri is most concentrated in decile 9 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

Nasseri 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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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Nasseri

The surname Nasseri is believed to have originated in Iran, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Persian word "nassir," which means "helper" or "protector." The name is thought to have been initially adopted by individuals who played a protective or supportive role within their communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nasseri can be found in the writings of the renowned Persian poet and philosopher, Nasir Khusraw, who lived from 1004 to 1088 AD. His works, which explored various philosophical and spiritual themes, were widely celebrated and contributed to the dissemination of the name throughout the region.

In the 13th century, the name Nasseri gained further prominence with the rise of the Nasserite dynasty, a branch of the Buyid dynasty that ruled over parts of modern-day Iran and Iraq. During this time, the name became associated with political power and governance.

Several notable historical figures have borne the surname Nasseri, including Nasir al-Din al-Tusi (1201-1274), a renowned Persian polymath who made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy. Another prominent figure was Nasir al-Din Shah Qajar (1831-1896), the Shah of Iran from 1848 to 1896, whose reign was marked by efforts to modernize the country.

In the literary realm, the name Nasseri is associated with the celebrated Persian poet and mystic, Jamal al-Din al-Nasseri (1256-1321), whose works explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition.

Beyond Iran, the name Nasseri has also been documented in various historical records and manuscripts across the Middle East and Central Asia, reflecting the region's rich cultural and linguistic diversity.

It is worth noting that the surname Nasseri has undergone various spelling variations over time, including Nasiri, Nassari, and Naseri, reflecting the fluidity of language and the influence of different regional dialects.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Nasseri surname: questions and answers

How common is the Nasseri surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 102 in 2016. That gives Nasseri a modern rank of #30,722.

What does the Nasseri surname mean?

An Arabic surname relating to a person's geographic origin or ancestry.

What does the Nasseri map show?

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