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

Navor, 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 Navor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Navor in America

Navor is the 61585th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Navor surname appeared 326 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 Navor.

We can also compare 2010 data for Navor 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 Navor

The surname NAVOR is believed to have originated in the Scandinavian region, particularly in Norway, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old Norse word "nafar," which translates to "shipmate" or "seafarer." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals involved in maritime activities or those who lived in coastal regions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name NAVOR can be traced back to the 13th century, where it appeared in the Icelandic Sagas, a collection of historical and literary works that documented the lives and adventures of notable figures from the Viking era. These sagas often mentioned individuals with the name NAVOR, suggesting its prevalence in the region during that time.

In the 14th century, the name NAVOR was also found in Danish records, indicating its presence in the neighboring regions. The Old Danish spelling of the name was often written as "Nafwor" or "Navør," reflecting the linguistic variations and adaptations that occurred over time.

Interestingly, the name NAVOR has also been linked to various place names in Scandinavia. For instance, the village of Navørsund in Norway is believed to have derived its name from individuals bearing the surname NAVOR who inhabited the area. Additionally, the Swedish town of Näverö may have similar origins, further emphasizing the geographical connections of this name.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname NAVOR. One such figure was Olav Navor (c. 1280-1345), a Norwegian sailor and explorer who is credited with being one of the first Europeans to set foot on the Faroe Islands. Another prominent figure was Ingrid Navor (1512-1587), a Danish noblewoman and landowner who played a significant role in the political and social affairs of her time.

Other notable individuals with the surname NAVOR include Bjørn Navor (1645-1712), a Norwegian merchant and ship owner who established successful trading routes in the Baltic Sea region, and Katarina Navor (1770-1846), a Swedish painter and artist renowned for her portraiture and landscape paintings.

It is worth noting that the name NAVOR has undergone various spelling variations over the centuries, such as Naver, Navør, and Navore, reflecting regional linguistic influences and adaptations. However, the core essence of the name and its maritime associations have remained relatively consistent throughout its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Navor

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

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

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