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

Naveja, 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 Naveja surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Naveja in America

Naveja is the 114424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Naveja surname appeared 153 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 Naveja.

We can also compare 2010 data for Naveja 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 Naveja

The surname NAVEJA is believed to have its origins in Spain, specifically in the regions of Navarra and Aragon. It likely emerged around the 12th or 13th century, derived from the Spanish word "naveja," meaning a small boat or vessel.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the Cartulario de San Juan de la Peña, a medieval manuscript from the Monastery of San Juan de la Peña in Aragon, dated to the late 12th century. This document mentions a person named Pedro Naveja, who was likely involved in some form of maritime trade or activity.

Another notable early reference is in the Becerro de las Behetrías de Castilla, a census-like document from the mid-14th century that recorded landowners and their properties in the region of Castile. This text includes entries for several individuals with the surname NAVEJA, indicating their presence in various villages and towns across northern Spain.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the NAVEJA surname began to spread across other parts of the Iberian Peninsula and the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One notable figure from this period was Juan Naveja (1480-1548), a Spanish navigator and explorer who participated in several expeditions to the Caribbean and Central America.

In the 17th century, a branch of the NAVEJA family settled in the region of Andalusia, where they became prominent landowners and vintners. Alonso Naveja (1612-1689), a wealthy wine merchant from Jerez de la Frontera, was a notable figure during this time, known for his philanthropic efforts and support of local churches and charities.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the NAVEJA surname also found its way to various parts of the Americas, particularly in Mexico and Peru. One notable individual was Pedro Naveja (1720-1798), a Spanish-born military officer who served as the governor of the province of Yucatán in the late 18th century.

Throughout its history, the NAVEJA surname has also been associated with various place names and geographic features, such as the Naveja River in Aragon and the village of Navejas in the province of Soria, further reinforcing its connection to maritime and riverine environments.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Naveja

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

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

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