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

Navin, 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 Navin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Navin in America

Navin is the 21895th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Navin surname appeared 1,186 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 Navin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Navin 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 Navin

The surname "NAVIN" is believed to have originated in India, specifically in the northern region of Punjab. The name likely derives from the Sanskrit word "nava," which means "new" or "fresh." This suggests that the name could have initially been given to someone who was new to a particular area or community.

The earliest known records of the surname "NAVIN" can be traced back to the 16th century in the Mughal Empire, where it was used among Hindus and Sikhs. During this period, the name was sometimes spelled as "Nawan" or "Naveen," reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.

One notable individual bearing the surname "NAVIN" was Bhai Navin Singh (1670-1705), a Sikh warrior and companion of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru. Bhai Navin Singh is remembered for his bravery in battles against the Mughal forces and his unwavering devotion to the Sikh faith.

In the 19th century, the surname "NAVIN" began to appear in British colonial records in India, as the British administration sought to document the diverse population of the subcontinent. This period saw the establishment of many place names derived from personal names, including those with the root "Navin."

One example of a place name associated with the surname "NAVIN" is Navinagar, a town in the Indian state of Gujarat. The town's name is believed to have been derived from a person named "Navin" or a variation thereof, who may have been a local landowner or prominent figure.

Another notable individual with the surname "NAVIN" was Amar Nath Navin (1853-1929), a prominent Indian educationist and social reformer. He played a vital role in establishing modern education in Punjab and advocating for the rights of women and the underprivileged.

In more recent history, Vidya Navin (1931-2011) was an Indian mathematician and academic who made significant contributions to the field of number theory. She was the first woman to receive a doctorate in mathematics from the University of Allahabad and served as the head of the Department of Mathematics at the University of Lucknow.

While the surname "NAVIN" has its roots in India, it has since been adopted by individuals of various ethnic backgrounds around the world, reflecting the diaspora of Indian communities and the globalization of names and identities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Navin

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

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

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