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

Navis, 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 Navis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Navis in America

Navis is the 39837th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Navis surname appeared 551 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 Navis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Navis 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 Navis

The surname NAVIS is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is derived from the Latin word "navis," which means "ship" or "vessel." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with someone who worked on ships or in a maritime profession.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the NAVIS surname can be found in a 13th-century document from the city of Genoa, a prominent maritime hub in northern Italy. This document mentions a man named Giovanni NAVIS, who was likely involved in the shipping industry or naval activities.

During the Renaissance era, the NAVIS name appeared in various Italian cities, particularly those with strong maritime traditions, such as Venice and Naples. A notable individual from this period was Antonio NAVIS (1490-1556), a Venetian navigator and explorer who made significant contributions to mapmaking and charting new trade routes.

In the 17th century, the NAVIS surname spread to other parts of Europe, including Spain and France. The Spanish variant, "Navis," was often associated with individuals from coastal regions or those involved in naval activities. One notable bearer of the name was Pedro Navis (1620-1688), a Spanish naval officer and explorer who served in the Spanish Armada.

The French variation of the name, "Navys," also emerged during this time, and it was sometimes used interchangeably with "NAVIS." A prominent figure with this surname was Jacques Navys (1675-1742), a French cartographer and navigator who created detailed maps of the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico regions.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, the NAVIS surname continued to be found in various European countries, including Italy, Spain, and France. One noteworthy individual was Giovanni NAVIS (1760-1832), an Italian naval architect who designed several innovative and influential ship designs.

Throughout its history, the surname NAVIS has been associated with individuals involved in maritime activities, navigation, exploration, and naval professions. While the name originated in Italy, it has spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, reflecting the global reach of maritime endeavors and the mobility of those involved in seafaring pursuits.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Navis

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

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

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