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

Navares, 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 Navares surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Navares in America

Navares is the 99378th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Navares surname appeared 182 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 Navares.

We can also compare 2010 data for Navares 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 Navares

The surname Navares is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It likely derived from the Spanish word "navarro," which means "from Navarra." Navarra is a region in northern Spain, located in the western Pyrenees mountain range bordering France.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Navares surname can be found in the Libro de Armeria, a 15th-century Spanish heraldic manuscript that cataloged the coats of arms and genealogies of noble families. This document mentions a lineage called "Navares de Navarra," suggesting the name's close ties to the region.

During the 16th century, the Navares name appeared in various historical records and documents across Spain. In 1524, a nobleman named Juan de Navares was listed as a participant in the Spanish conquest of Mexico, serving under the leadership of Hernán Cortés.

In the 17th century, a renowned Spanish poet and dramatist, Pedro Navares y Arroyta, gained recognition for his works. He was born in Segovia in 1615 and is credited with introducing several innovations in Spanish theatrical productions.

Another notable individual with the Navares surname was Martín de Navares, a Spanish explorer and cartographer from the 16th century. He is best known for his detailed maps of the Caribbean region and the coasts of Central and South America, which were instrumental in navigation during that era.

During the 18th century, the Navares family established a prominent presence in the Spanish colonies of the Americas. One notable figure was Diego de Navares, a wealthy landowner and rancher in present-day Argentina, who played a significant role in the development of the region's agricultural industry.

Throughout the centuries, variations of the Navares surname have also emerged, such as Navarrete, Navarino, and Navarino-Navares. These variations often reflect different regional dialects or adaptations of the name over time.

It is worth noting that the Navares surname is not exclusively Spanish in origin, as it has also been found in other regions with historical ties to Spain, such as the Philippines and various Latin American countries, reflecting the spread of Spanish influence during the colonial era.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Navares

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

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

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