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

Navea, 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 Navea surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Navea in America

Navea is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Navea surname appeared 115 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 Navea.

The history of the last name Navea

The surname NAVEA is of Spanish origin, originating in the regions of Galicia and Asturias in the northwest of Spain during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word 'navis,' meaning 'ship,' suggesting a connection to seafaring or maritime activities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name NAVEA can be found in the Cartulario Monástico de Eslonza, a collection of medieval documents from the Monastery of Eslonza in León, Spain, dating back to the 11th century. In this document, a certain "Rodrigo Navea" is mentioned as a landowner in the area.

During the 13th century, the name NAVEA appeared in various records related to the Reconquista, the period of Christian reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors. One notable figure was Pedro Navea, a soldier and military leader who participated in the siege of Seville in 1248.

In the 15th century, a branch of the NAVEA family settled in the town of Villaviciosa, located in the present-day province of Asturias. This is evidenced by the presence of the family name in local parish records and land registries from that period.

Over the centuries, several individuals with the surname NAVEA have gained recognition in various fields. One such person was Juan Navea (1520-1589), a renowned Spanish architect who worked on several important projects, including the construction of the Monasterio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Another notable figure was María Navea (1675-1742), a Spanish writer and poet who gained acclaim for her literary works during the Golden Age of Spanish literature. Her collection of poems, titled "Flores de Primavera," was widely praised by contemporary critics.

In the 19th century, José Navea (1812-1876) was a prominent Spanish politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Spanish Parliament and held various government positions during the reign of Queen Isabella II.

More recently, Andrés Navea (1920-2005) was a celebrated Spanish artist known for his vibrant and expressive paintings, which often depicted scenes from his native Asturias region.

While the surname NAVEA is not among the most common in Spain today, it remains an integral part of the country's rich cultural and historical tapestry, with its roots firmly anchored in the maritime traditions and medieval past of the northwestern regions of the Iberian Peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Navea

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

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 Navea 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.

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

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