Surname · Indonesian origin
Nasution
Meaning
The surname Nasution means A Batak Mandailing clan (marga).
Origin
Indonesian
Type
clan name
The origin of the surname Nasution
Nasution is a marga (clan name) of the Mandailing Batak people of Sumatra.
What kind of surname is Nasution?
Nasution is a clan name surname. It belongs to the Indonesian naming tradition — you can read how Indonesian surnames were formed on our Indonesian last names page.
Other Indonesian surnames
Ginting
A Karo Batak clan (merga)
Harahap
A Batak Angkola clan (marga)
Kusuma
Flower (Sanskrit)
Lubis
A Batak Mandailing clan (marga)
Panjaitan
A Batak Toba clan (marga)
Pratama
First, foremost (Sanskrit)
Santoso
Content, at peace
Setiawan
Loyal, faithful one
Simanjuntak
A Batak Toba clan (marga)
Sinaga
A Batak clan (marga)
Other clan name surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Nasution mean?
The surname Nasution means A Batak Mandailing clan (marga). Nasution is a marga (clan name) of the Mandailing Batak people of Sumatra.
Where does the surname Nasution come from?
Nasution is a surname of Indonesian origin.
What kind of surname is Nasution?
Nasution is a clan name surname.
What are other Indonesian surnames?
Other Indonesian surnames include Ginting, Harahap, Kusuma, Lubis, Panjaitan, Pratama.