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

Navejar, 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 Navejar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Navejar in America

Navejar is the 33316th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Navejar surname appeared 686 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 Navejar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Navejar 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 Navejar

The surname NAVEJAR is of Spanish origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period in Spain. The name is believed to have originated from the region of Navarra, located in the northern part of the country.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in the Becerro de Behetrías, a medieval census document from the 14th century. This document lists several individuals bearing the surname NAVEJAR, suggesting that the name had already established itself in that region by that time.

The name NAVEJAR is thought to derive from the Spanish word "navaja," which means "razor" or "knife." This connection implies that the name may have initially been an occupational surname, referring to individuals who were involved in the production or trade of razors or knives.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Juan NAVEJAR was mentioned in historical records as a prominent landowner and farmer in the village of Villafranca de los Montes de Oca, located in the province of Burgos. His influence and contributions to the local community likely played a role in further establishing the surname in that region.

During the 17th century, the surname NAVEJAR appeared in various documents related to the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One example is Pedro NAVEJAR, a Spanish settler who arrived in New Spain (modern-day Mexico) in the 1620s and established a successful agricultural enterprise.

Another noteworthy individual was Catalina NAVEJAR, a Spanish noblewoman born in 1701 in Seville. She was known for her philanthropic work and her support for the arts and education in her hometown.

In the 19th century, the surname NAVEJAR gained recognition through the achievements of Manuel NAVEJAR, a renowned Spanish painter and sculptor. He was born in 1822 in Valladolid and is renowned for his religious artworks adorning several churches and cathedrals across Spain.

Additionally, historical records from the late 19th century mention a family of physicians and medical researchers bearing the surname NAVEJAR, who made significant contributions to the field of medicine in Spain during that era.

While the surname NAVEJAR has its roots firmly planted in Spanish history, it has since spread to other countries through migration and cultural exchange, though its origins can be traced back to the medieval era in the Iberian Peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Navejar

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

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

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