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

Natividad, 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 Natividad surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Natividad in America

Natividad is the 7885th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Natividad surname appeared 4,198 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Natividad.

We can also compare 2010 data for Natividad 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 Natividad

The surname Natividad traces its origins to Spain, where it is believed to have emerged during the medieval period. The name is derived from the Spanish word "natividad," which translates to "nativity" or "birth," referring to the birth of Jesus Christ.

Natividad is a surname that is closely tied to the Christian faith, particularly in Spain, where it has a long-standing tradition. It was likely first adopted by individuals or families who lived near churches or monasteries dedicated to the Nativity of Christ.

While the earliest recorded instances of the surname Natividad are difficult to pinpoint with certainty, it is possible that it appeared in some of the medieval Spanish manuscripts or records from the 12th or 13th centuries.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Natividad surname was Fray Juan de la Natividad, a Spanish Franciscan friar who lived in the 16th century and served as a missionary in Mexico. He was involved in the evangelization efforts in the region and played a significant role in establishing churches and missions.

In the 17th century, Bartolomé de la Natividad was a renowned Spanish painter who specialized in religious art. His works adorned churches and monasteries in Spain and other parts of Europe.

During the 18th century, Pedro Natividad y Coronado was a prominent Spanish military officer who served in the Spanish Army and participated in various campaigns and battles.

In the 19th century, José María Natividad Gutiérrez was a Mexican politician and lawyer who served as the Governor of Nuevo León from 1848 to 1853.

Another notable figure with the Natividad surname was Andrés Natividad y Prado, a Spanish architect who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings and structures, including churches and public edifices in Spain.

While the surname Natividad is primarily associated with Spain and its former colonies, it has also been adopted by individuals in other parts of the world, particularly in Latin American countries with strong Spanish cultural influences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Natividad

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

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

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