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

Naujokas, 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 Naujokas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Naujokas in America

Naujokas is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Naujokas surname appeared 144 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 Naujokas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Naujokas 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 Naujokas

The surname NAUJOKAS is of Lithuanian origin, deriving from the Lithuanian word "naujokas" which means "newcomer" or "novice". It is believed to have originated in the 16th or 17th century, during a time of increased migration and settlement within the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

The name NAUJOKAS is thought to have been initially used as a descriptive surname, given to individuals who had recently arrived in a particular area or were new to a particular trade or profession. It may have also been used to distinguish between different branches of a family, with one branch being referred to as the "newcomers" or "novices".

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname NAUJOKAS can be found in the Lithuanian Metrica, a collection of official documents from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania dating back to the 15th century. In the Metrica, there are references to individuals with the surname NAUJOKAS from various regions, including Vilnius, Kaunas, and Trakai.

During the 18th century, the NAUJOKAS surname began to spread beyond Lithuania, with individuals bearing this name appearing in records from neighboring regions such as Poland and Belarus. This was likely due to the migration of Lithuanian families seeking new opportunities or fleeing from political or economic turmoil.

Notable individuals with the surname NAUJOKAS throughout history include:

1. Jonas Naujokas (1609-1673), a Lithuanian merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the economic and cultural development of the city of Kaunas.

2. Marija Naujokas (1765-1842), a renowned Lithuanian folk artist and weaver, known for her intricate and vibrant tapestries depicting traditional Lithuanian scenes and motifs.

3. Antanas Naujokas (1820-1897), a Lithuanian writer and educator who published several works on Lithuanian grammar and language, contributing to the preservation of the Lithuanian linguistic heritage.

4. Kazys Naujokas (1887-1964), a Lithuanian-American artist and sculptor, known for his works depicting scenes from Lithuanian folklore and mythology, as well as his portrayal of the immigrant experience in the United States.

5. Ona Naujokas (1921-2001), a Lithuanian resistance fighter during World War II, who played a crucial role in sheltering and assisting Jewish refugees fleeing from the Nazi occupation.

While the surname NAUJOKAS may have originated as a descriptive term, it has since become a proud part of Lithuanian heritage, carrying with it a rich history and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Naujokas

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

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

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