Explore the Family Name Nassir
The meaning of Nassir
Muslim: variant of Nasir. Compare Nasser 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nassir in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Nassir saw a significant change between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ranking, it moved from being the 110,523rd most popular name to the 78,567th, marking an increase in popularity by 28.91%. The number of people with this surname also rose from 148 in 2000 to 243 in 2010, a substantial increase of 64.19%. As for the proportion per 100,000 people, it increased from 0.05 to 0.08, demonstrating a growth of 60%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #110,523 | #78,567 | 28.91% |
| Count | 148 | 243 | 64.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.08 | 60% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nassir
The Census data also provides insight into the shifts in ethnic identity among those bearing the Nassir surname during the same period. The largest group identifying as 'White' increased slightly from 64.86% in 2000 to 70.37% in 2010. The percentage of people who identify as 'Black' also grew from 10.14% to 15.64%. However, the 'Asian/Pacific Islander' category witnessed a sharp decrease from 6.08% to 2.06%, along with the 'Two or more races' category which dropped from 16.89% to 9.47%. There were no individuals identified as 'American Indian and Alaskan Native' in either year, but a new category emerged in 2010, with 2.47% identifying as 'Hispanic'.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.86% | 70.37% | 8.5% |
| Black | 10.14% | 15.64% | 54.24% |
| Two or More Races | 16.89% | 9.47% | -43.93% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.47% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.08% | 2.06% | -66.12% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |