Find out how popular the last name Javate is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Javate.

Javate, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Javate surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Javate in America

Javate is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Javate surname appeared 131 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Javate.

The history of the last name Javate

The surname Javate has its origins in the Spanish language and dates back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the region of Catalonia in northeastern Spain, where many surnames derived from occupational titles or physical characteristics were common.

One theory suggests that Javate may have been derived from the Old Catalan word "jave," which referred to a type of spear or javelin. This could indicate that the name was initially given to someone who was skilled in the use of this weapon or perhaps a maker of such weapons.

Another possibility is that Javate is a variant spelling of the Catalan surname "Xavat," which is thought to have originated from the personal name "Xavat" or "Chava." This name may have its roots in the Arabic name "Shabbat," meaning "one born on the Sabbath."

Early records show that the Javate surname appeared in various documents and manuscripts from the 13th and 14th centuries, particularly in regions of Catalonia and Valencia. One notable example is found in the "Llibre de Repartiment," a historical record of land distribution after the Christian conquest of Valencia in the 13th century.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Javate was Joan Javate, a merchant from Barcelona who lived in the late 14th century. Another early bearer of the name was Pere Javate, a landowner in the town of Tortosa in the 15th century.

In the 16th century, a man named Jaume Javate was a prominent figure in the city of Valencia, serving as a member of the local council. During the same period, a family by the name of Javate resided in the town of Alzira, where they were involved in agricultural activities.

Later, in the 17th century, a notable individual named Francesc Javate made his mark as a renowned painter and artist in the city of Barcelona. His works were highly acclaimed and can still be found in various museums and collections throughout Spain.

Another individual of note was Maria Javate, a philanthropist and patron of the arts who lived in the 18th century in Valencia. She was known for her support of local artists and cultural institutions, and her legacy continues to be celebrated in the region.

While the surname Javate is not among the most common in Spain today, it has maintained a presence throughout the centuries and can be found across various regions of the country, particularly in Catalonia and Valencia, where it has its deepest historical roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Javate

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Javate.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Javate was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Javate was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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