Explore the Family Name Naser
The meaning of Naser
1. Muslim: variant of Nasir 1 and occasionally also of Nasir 2. Compare Nasser 1. 2. Muslim: variant of Nasr. 3. German (Näser): nickname for a gourmand, from Middle High German nēser ‘shoulder bag for food’. 4. German: topographic name from German Nase ‘nose’, i.e. a projecting piece of land. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Abdel, Mohamed, Mohammad, Salameh, Ibrahim, Mohammed, Nidal, Zaki, Abdalla, Abdul, Adbul, Ahmad.
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How common is the last name Naser in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Naser has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 23,657 in popularity with only 999 individuals carrying the surname. However, by 2010, the number increased to 1,305 individuals, which raised its rank to 20,364. The change represents a growth rate of 13.92 percent, indicating a rise in the frequency of the Naser surname in the United States.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,657 | #20,364 | 13.92% |
| Count | 999 | 1,305 | 30.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.44 | 18.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Naser
In relation to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Naser surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White increased slightly from 78.98 percent in 2000 to 81.76 percent in 2010. There was also a notable increase among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, jumping from 5.41 percent in 2000 to 8.28 percent in 2010. Moreover, the data shows a new ethnic identity emerging: Black, which wasn't present in the 2000 data but accounted for 1.92 percent in 2010. Conversely, the representation of individuals identifying as Two or more races decreased significantly from 9.31 percent in 2000 to 3.45 percent in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic saw a minimal decrease, whereas the figures for American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.98% | 81.76% | 3.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.41% | 8.28% | 53.05% |
| Hispanic | 4.7% | 4.6% | -2.13% |
| Two or More Races | 9.31% | 3.45% | -62.94% |
| Black | 0% | 1.92% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |