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

Narra, 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 Narra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Narra in America

Narra is the 51396th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Narra surname appeared 405 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 Narra.

We can also compare 2010 data for Narra 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 Narra

The surname Narra has its origins in Italy, with records tracing it back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "narrare," meaning "to tell" or "to narrate." This suggests that the name may have been originally associated with storytellers, writers, or those skilled in the art of narration.

One of the earliest known references to the name Narra can be found in a manuscript dating back to 1187, which mentions a certain Giovanni Narra, a scribe in the court of King William II of Sicily. This record provides evidence of the name's existence during the Norman rule in Sicily.

In the 13th century, the Narra family appeared to have migrated to the region of Tuscany, where the name gained prominence. A notable figure from this period was Matteo Narra, a merchant and diplomat born in Florence around 1245. He played a significant role in negotiating trade agreements between the Florentine Republic and other Italian city-states.

The Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and properties commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, does not contain any direct references to the surname Narra. However, this does not preclude the possibility of the name existing in other parts of Europe during that time.

As the centuries passed, the Narra family continued to make their mark in various fields. In the 15th century, Lorenzo Narra, born in Siena in 1412, gained recognition as a renowned philosopher and humanist scholar. His works on ethics and classical literature were widely studied and influential during the Renaissance period.

Another notable figure was Giulia Narra, born in Venice in 1547, who became a celebrated poet and writer during the late Renaissance. Her collection of sonnets and love poems, published in 1573, earned her widespread acclaim and a place among the literary luminaries of her time.

During the 17th century, the Narra family had a presence in the Papal States, with Tommaso Narra, born in Rome in 1628, serving as a high-ranking official in the Vatican's administrative ranks. His contributions to the organization and management of the Church's affairs were recognized by several popes during his lifetime.

As the name spread across Italy and beyond, variations in spelling emerged, such as Narra, Narrà, and Narri. These variations often reflected regional dialects and linguistic adaptations over time. Place names like Narragonia and Narravania, found in historical records, may also have influenced the evolution of the surname.

Throughout its history, the surname Narra has been associated with individuals who have left their mark in various fields, from literature and philosophy to diplomacy and religious affairs. While the name's origins can be traced back to medieval Italy, its presence and impact have extended across centuries and regions, reflecting the rich tapestry of cultural and linguistic diversity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Narra

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

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

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