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

Najor, 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 Najor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Najor in America

Najor is the 50362nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Najor surname appeared 415 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 Najor.

We can also compare 2010 data for Najor 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 Najor

The surname NAJOR is believed to have originated in the region of Catalonia, Spain during the medieval period. It is likely derived from the Catalan word "najar," which means "razor maker" or "razor seller," indicating that the earliest bearers of this name were likely involved in the trade or crafting of razors.

The earliest recorded instance of the NAJOR surname can be found in the ecclesiastical records of the town of Lleida, Catalonia, dating back to the late 13th century. In these records, a certain Pere NAJOR is mentioned as a resident of the town and a member of the local guild of razor makers.

As the years passed, the NAJOR surname spread throughout Catalonia and eventually to other regions of Spain. In the 15th century, a family bearing this surname was documented in the town of Valencia, where they were known for their involvement in the local razor-making industry.

One notable figure with the NAJOR surname was Francesc NAJOR, a 16th-century master razor maker from Barcelona. His exceptional craftsmanship and innovative techniques earned him recognition throughout Spain, and his razors were highly sought after by barbers and nobility alike.

In the 17th century, a branch of the NAJOR family migrated to the Americas, settling in the Spanish colonies of Mexico and Peru. Records indicate that a certain Juan NAJOR was among the early Spanish settlers in Mexico City, where he established a successful razor-making business.

Another prominent figure with the NAJOR surname was Mateo NAJOR, a 19th-century scholar and historian from Catalonia. His extensive research on the history and culture of his home region earned him widespread acclaim, and his works remain invaluable resources for understanding the rich heritage of Catalonia.

Throughout the centuries, the NAJOR surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artisans, merchants, scholars, and professionals. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time, its connection to the ancient craft of razor making remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage of its bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Najor

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

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

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