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

Javellana, 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 Javellana surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Javellana in America

Javellana is the 60636th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Javellana surname appeared 332 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 Javellana.

We can also compare 2010 data for Javellana to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Javellana

The surname Javellana is believed to have originated in the Philippines, with its roots tracing back to the Spanish era of colonization in the 16th century. This name is thought to derive from the Spanish word "jávena," which means "young shoot" or "sapling," suggesting a possible connection to agricultural or botanical origins.

During the Spanish period, surnames were introduced to the Philippine population as a means of record-keeping and identification. Many Filipinos were assigned surnames based on their physical characteristics, occupations, or local surroundings. The name Javellana may have been given to individuals who lived near or worked with young plants or saplings.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Javellana can be found in the 19th century. A notable figure bearing this name was Jose Javellana, a prominent Filipino writer, and journalist born in 1837. He was known for his contributions to the Filipino literary scene and his advocacy for social and political reforms during the Spanish colonial era.

Another historical figure with the surname Javellana was Gregorio Javellana, a Filipino lawyer and politician who lived from 1881 to 1957. He played a significant role in the Philippine independence movement and served as a member of the Philippine Commission during the early 20th century.

In the realm of education, one notable individual was Dr. Agustin Javellana, a distinguished educator and administrator who served as the president of the University of the Philippines from 1958 to 1962. His contributions to higher education and academic leadership left a lasting impact on the university and the country.

The name Javellana is also associated with religious figures, such as Father Emilio Javellana, a Catholic priest and scholar who lived from 1886 to 1948. He was known for his work in promoting the study of Philippine history and culture, as well as his efforts in preserving historical documents and artifacts.

While the surname Javellana has its roots in the Philippines, it has also been adopted by individuals of Filipino descent in other parts of the world, contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural diversity and shared heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Javellana

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

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 Javellana 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Javellana has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Javellana was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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