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

Navedo, 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 Navedo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Navedo in America

Navedo is the 26949th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Navedo surname appeared 900 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 Navedo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Navedo 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 Navedo

The surname Navedo originates from the Basque region of Spain and France, dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Basque word "nabe," meaning valley or hollow, and the suffix "-edo," indicating a place or location. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals residing in a particular valley or hollow area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Navedo can be found in the Cartulario de San Millán de la Cogolla, a medieval manuscript from the Rioja region of Spain, where the name appears as "Nabedo" in the late 11th century. This document provides valuable insight into the name's early origins and variations in spelling.

In the 13th century, a nobleman named Juan Navedo was mentioned in the Cortes de León, an assembly of the Kingdom of León, indicating the presence of individuals bearing this name among the nobility of the time. Additionally, records from the 14th century reveal a blacksmith named Pedro Navedo residing in the town of Vitoria-Gasteiz, in the Basque Country.

During the 16th century, the name Navedo gained prominence with the birth of Juan de Navedo (1520-1587), a renowned Spanish navigator and explorer who participated in several voyages to the Americas and the Pacific Ocean. His contributions to early maritime explorations and cartography have left a lasting impact on history.

Another notable figure was Juana Navedo (1565-1632), a Spanish mystic and writer known for her spiritual works and her association with the Carmelite Order. Her writings and teachings influenced religious thought during the Spanish Golden Age.

In the 18th century, the name Navedo is linked to Francisco Navedo (1725-1801), a prominent architect from Catalonia who was responsible for designing several churches and public buildings in the region, including the Church of Sant Jaume in Barcelona.

Throughout its history, the surname Navedo has maintained a strong presence in Spain, particularly in the Basque Country, Rioja, and Catalonia regions. While the name may have originated from a specific geographic location, it has since spread and been adopted by families across various regions of Spain and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Navedo

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

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

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