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

Navo, 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 Navo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Navo in America

Navo is the 84136th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Navo surname appeared 223 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 Navo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Navo 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 Navo

The surname Navo has its origins in the northern regions of Italy, particularly in the areas surrounding the city of Milan. It is believed to have emerged during the late Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "navo," which means "turnip," suggesting that the original bearers of this surname may have been involved in the cultivation or trade of this vegetable.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Navo can be found in a document from the Archivio di Stato di Milano, dated 1347, which mentions a certain Giovanni Navo, a farmer from the village of Monza. This document provides valuable insight into the agricultural roots of the surname and its connection to the region's agrarian traditions.

In the 15th century, the name appears in several ecclesiastical records from the Diocese of Milan, indicating that some members of the Navo family may have been involved in religious orders or held positions within the church. One notable example is Friar Pietro Navo, who lived from 1412 to 1489 and was known for his work in establishing charitable institutions for the poor and destitute.

As the surname spread throughout Italy, it gained various spellings and regional variations, such as Navò, Navone, and Navoni. These variations often reflected local dialects and linguistic influences, further emphasizing the name's deep-rooted ties to specific regions and communities.

During the Renaissance period, the Navo surname gained prominence in the arts and literature. One notable figure was Antonio Navo (1525-1598), a renowned painter from Venice whose works adorned several churches and palaces throughout the city. His paintings, particularly those depicting religious themes, were highly regarded for their intricate details and skilled use of color.

In the 18th century, the Navo family produced a notable figure in the field of law and jurisprudence. Girolamo Navo (1712-1786) was a respected legal scholar and judge who served in the courts of Milan. His writings and rulings on various legal matters were widely studied and influential during his time.

Another prominent individual bearing the Navo surname was Carlo Navo (1829-1908), a celebrated poet and playwright from Naples. His works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, earned him widespread acclaim and recognition throughout Italy and beyond.

While these are just a few examples, the surname Navo has a rich and diverse history, spanning various regions of Italy and encompassing individuals from various walks of life, including agriculture, religion, arts, law, and literature. The name's enduring presence over the centuries serves as a testament to its deep-rooted ties to the Italian cultural heritage and the lasting contributions of those who have carried it through generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Navo

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

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

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