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

Navarijo, 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 Navarijo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Navarijo in America

Navarijo is the 78567th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Navarijo surname appeared 243 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 Navarijo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Navarijo 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 Navarijo

The surname "NAVARIJO" has its origins in Spain, specifically in the northern region of Navarre. It emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Spanish words "Navarra" and "rijo," which collectively translate to "from the kingdom of Navarre."

Navarre was an independent kingdom during the Middle Ages, and the name "NAVARIJO" likely indicated an individual's connection or allegiance to that realm. It was common for surnames to be formed by combining a person's place of origin or residence with a descriptive term or occupation.

In the early records of Navarre, variants of the name, such as "Navarrio" and "Navarregio," can be found. These spellings reflect the evolving nature of surnames and the influence of regional dialects and scribal practices.

One of the earliest documented mentions of the surname "NAVARIJO" appears in the chronicles of the Kingdom of Navarre from the 14th century. These chronicles detail the exploits of a knight named Pedro Navarijo, who fought in the battles against the neighboring kingdoms of Aragon and Castile.

Another notable figure bearing this surname was Juan Navarijo, a 16th-century scholar and theologian born in the town of Tudela, Navarre. He wrote extensively on religious texts and contributed to the intellectual discourse of his time.

In the 17th century, María Navarijo, a renowned artist from Pamplona, the capital of Navarre, gained recognition for her intricate tapestries and embroidery work, which adorned many noble households across Spain.

The 18th century brought forth Javier Navarijo, a prominent architect from the town of Viana, who was responsible for designing several churches and public buildings in the region, many of which still stand today as architectural marvels.

Another noteworthy figure was Catalina Navarijo, a 19th-century educator and advocate for women's rights, who established one of the first schools for girls in the city of Estella, Navarre, breaking down barriers and promoting education for all.

While the surname "NAVARIJO" originated in the northern Spanish region of Navarre, it has since spread across Spain and beyond, carried by individuals and families who migrated to other parts of the country and the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Navarijo

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

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

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