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

Napora, 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 Napora surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Napora in America

Napora is the 45347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Napora surname appeared 472 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 Napora.

We can also compare 2010 data for Napora 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 Napora

The surname NAPORA is of Polish origin, with its roots dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Mazovia, which lies in central Poland. The name is thought to be derived from the Polish word "napor," which means "rush" or "onslaught," suggesting that the name may have been initially given to someone with a forceful or determined personality.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the NAPORA surname can be found in a 16th-century document from the town of Plock, where a merchant named Jan NAPORA was mentioned. This document provides evidence that the name was already established in the region during that time period.

In the 17th century, the NAPORA name appeared in several historical records from the village of Napora, located in the Masovian Voivodeship. It is possible that the village's name and the surname share a common origin, although the exact connection remains unclear.

A notable figure in Polish history bearing the NAPORA surname was Kazimierz NAPORA (1640-1712), a nobleman and military commander who served under King Jan III Sobieski. He played a significant role in the Battle of Vienna in 1683, which marked a decisive victory for the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth against the Ottoman Empire.

Another prominent individual with the NAPORA surname was Jadwiga NAPORA (1805-1888), a Polish writer and poet who was active during the Romantic period. Her works often explored themes of patriotism and national identity, reflecting the cultural and political climate of her time.

In the 19th century, Stanislaw NAPORA (1825-1902) made significant contributions to the field of agriculture in Poland. He was a pioneer in the use of modern farming techniques and played a crucial role in the development of agricultural education in the country.

During the early 20th century, Michal NAPORA (1890-1965) gained recognition as a talented sculptor and artist. His works, which often depicted scenes from Polish folklore and mythology, can be found in various museums and public spaces throughout the country.

Lastly, Wladyslaw NAPORA (1920-1995) was a respected physicist and academic who made important contributions to the study of nuclear physics. He served as a professor at the University of Warsaw and was widely recognized for his research in the field of nuclear spectroscopy.

While the NAPORA surname has its roots in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the cultural and linguistic traditions of the Polish people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Napora

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

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

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