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

Navoa, 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 Navoa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Navoa in America

Navoa is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Navoa surname appeared 106 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 Navoa.

The history of the last name Navoa

The surname Navoa traces its origins to the Mediterranean region, particularly the Balearic Islands off the coast of Spain. It emerged during the Middle Ages, deriving from the Latin word "navis," meaning ship or vessel.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Navoa can be found in a 13th-century manuscript from the island of Mallorca, where it referred to a prominent family involved in maritime trade and navigation. The name's association with seafaring activities is further reinforced by its similarity to the Spanish word "navegar," meaning to navigate or sail.

In the 14th century, records from the city of Barcelona mention a notable figure, Joan Navoa (1327-1391), who was a skilled shipwright and naval architect. His contributions to shipbuilding techniques were widely recognized, and he is credited with designing several galleys for the Aragonese navy.

During the 16th century, the name Navoa gained prominence in the region of Catalonia, where it was linked to several wealthy merchant families. One notable individual was Andreu Navoa (1518-1592), a successful trader who established trade routes between the Iberian Peninsula and the Americas, amassing considerable wealth and influence.

As the Spanish Empire expanded its reach, the Navoa surname spread to various parts of the New World. In 1621, records indicate the arrival of Miquel Navoa (1595-1677) in the Spanish colony of Cuba, where he became a prominent landowner and established one of the first sugar plantations on the island.

Across the Atlantic, in the late 17th century, Juan Navoa (1662-1734) was a respected military officer who played a crucial role in the defense of the Spanish settlements in Florida against British and Native American attacks. His bravery and leadership earned him recognition from the Spanish crown.

As the centuries progressed, the Navoa surname continued to be associated with maritime activities, commerce, and exploration. Notable figures include Maria Navoa (1781-1843), a skilled navigator who accompanied several Spanish expeditions to the Pacific Ocean, and Jaume Navoa (1822-1896), a renowned shipbuilder whose vessels were highly sought after by the Spanish navy and merchant fleets.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Navoa

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

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 Navoa 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.

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

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