Explore the Family Name Naseer
The meaning of Naseer
Muslim: variant of Nasir 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Naseer in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Naseer grew significantly in popularity between 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 64,385, and by 2010, it had risen to a ranking of 42,720, a substantial increase of 33.65%. This trend is also reflected in the count of people with the Naseer surname, which went from 289 in 2000 to 507 in 2010, marking an impressive growth rate of 75.43%. The proportion of individuals named Naseer per 100,000 residents also increased by 54.55% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,385 | #42,720 | 33.65% |
| Count | 289 | 507 | 75.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.17 | 54.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Naseer
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnicity of those with the Naseer surname. From 2000 to 2010, the percentage of Naseers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased slightly, from 76.82% to 80.87%. At the same time, there was a marked decrease in those claiming multiple ethnic identities, plummeting from 15.57% to 3.75%. A more considerable change was seen among the White population, which rose from 2.42% to 7.50%, a leap of 209.92%. Even though the Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations remained relatively small, there was a slight increase in the number of Naseers identifying as Black, climbing from 3.81% to 6.31%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 76.82% | 80.87% | 5.27% |
| White | 2.42% | 7.5% | 209.92% |
| Black | 3.81% | 6.31% | 65.62% |
| Two or More Races | 15.57% | 3.75% | -75.92% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.58% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |