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UK surname

Nassir

An Arabic surname meaning "helper" or "protector".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Westend, Tameside and Harrow.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Nassir is 160 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

160

2016, ranked #22,694

Peak year

2016

160 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 160 in 2016, ranked #22,694.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Nassir surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Nassir surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Nassir 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 33 #34,377
1998 modern 39 #33,967
1999 modern 48 #33,233
2000 modern 52 #32,916
2001 modern 49 #33,048
2002 modern 72 #31,269
2003 modern 67 #31,796
2004 modern 75 #31,233
2005 modern 87 #29,966
2006 modern 110 #26,717
2007 modern 115 #26,348
2008 modern 114 #26,796
2009 modern 117 #26,927
2010 modern 134 #25,263
2011 modern 136 #24,819
2012 modern 142 #24,148
2013 modern 147 #23,977
2014 modern 151 #23,745
2015 modern 153 #23,413
2016 modern 160 #22,694

Geography

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Where Nassirs 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 Westend, Tameside, Harrow, Birmingham and Barking and Dagenham. 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 Westend Dundee City
2 Tameside 013 Tameside
3 Harrow 028 Harrow
4 Birmingham 050 Birmingham
5 Barking and Dagenham 022 Barking and Dagenham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Nassir

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

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

Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations

Nationally, the Nassir surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Nassir 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 is often found in less central parts of London and other major towns and cities. Adults are more likely than the Supergroup average to have never been married and are typically aged less than 45 years. Many have young dependent children and individuals may have been born in Africa. There are many members identifying with a Black ethnic group, with the other ethnic groups (as listed in the glossary) also represented, though Chinese less so. Accommodation in flats, frequently socially rented, is common in these neighbourhoods. Part time employment is also common, and work is often in elementary occupations, while unemployment is also the highest within this Supergroup.

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, Nassir 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

Nassir 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

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

Meaning and origin of Nassir

The surname NASSIR originated in the Middle East, specifically in the Arab world. It can be traced back to the Arabic word "nasir," which means "defender" or "helper." This name likely emerged during the medieval period, when it was common for surnames to derive from personal attributes, occupations, or places of origin.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name NASSIR can be found in historical records from the 7th century, during the rise of the Islamic caliphates. It is believed that some individuals were given this surname as a recognition of their bravery or their role in defending their communities.

In the 10th century, the name NASSIR appeared in several manuscripts and chronicles chronicling the lives of prominent figures in the Arab world. One notable example is Al-Nasir li-Din Allah, a ruler of the Fatimid Caliphate who reigned from 1180 to 1225.

During the Mamluk period in Egypt and Syria, the name NASSIR gained further prominence. Several Mamluk sultans and high-ranking officials bore this surname, including Al-Nasir Muhammad ibn Qalawun, who ruled from 1293 to 1340.

Over the centuries, the name NASSIR has been associated with various place names and regions within the Middle East. For instance, the city of Nasiriyah in modern-day Iraq is believed to have derived its name from this surname.

Some notable historical figures bearing the surname NASSIR include:

1. Ibn al-Nassir (1206-1285), a prominent Islamic scholar and writer from Damascus. 2. Al-Nasir Muhammad ibn Qalawun (1285-1341), a Mamluk sultan of Egypt and Syria. 3. Al-Nasir Salah al-Din Yusuf (1137-1193), a Kurdish sultan and the founder of the Ayyubid dynasty. 4. Nasir al-Din al-Tusi (1201-1274), a renowned Persian polymath, astronomer, and philosopher. 5. Nasir Khusraw (1004-1088), a Persian poet, philosopher, and traveler.

While the surname NASSIR has its roots in the Arab world, it has since spread to various regions and cultures through migration and cultural exchange. The name continues to carry a sense of strength, resilience, and defense, reflecting its historical origins.

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FAQ

Nassir surname: questions and answers

How common is the Nassir surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 160 in 2016. That gives Nassir a modern rank of #22,694.

What does the Nassir surname mean?

An Arabic surname meaning "helper" or "protector".

What does the Nassir map show?

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