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

Novaes, 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 Novaes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Novaes in America

Novaes is the 120901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Novaes surname appeared 143 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 Novaes.

The history of the last name Novaes

The surname Novaes has its origins in Portugal, dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Portuguese word "nova," meaning "new," often combined with the plural suffix "-es." This suggests that the name might have been initially associated with people who lived in newly established settlements or were among the early inhabitants of certain areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Novaes can be found in the archives of the Portuguese Inquisition, where a certain Pedro Novaes was mentioned in 1554. This indicates that the name was already in use during the mid-16th century.

In the 17th century, the Novaes surname appeared in various historical records related to the Portuguese colonization of Brazil. For example, in 1624, a man named Diogo Novaes was listed as one of the settlers in the captaincy of Pernambuco, a region in northeastern Brazil.

During the 18th century, the Novaes surname gained prominence in the Portuguese island of Madeira. Notable individuals from this period include João Novaes da Silva (1725-1790), a prominent merchant and landowner in Funchal, the capital of Madeira.

As Portugal expanded its colonial empire, the Novaes surname spread to other parts of the world. One notable figure was José Novaes de Moura (1790-1860), a Brazilian military officer and politician who served as the governor of the province of Mato Grosso in the mid-19th century.

Another significant individual was Henrique Novaes (1860-1936), a Brazilian journalist and writer who founded the influential newspaper "O Estado de São Paulo" in 1875. He played a crucial role in shaping public opinion and advocating for the abolition of slavery in Brazil.

In more recent history, the Novaes surname has been associated with several notable artists and intellectuals. For example, Maria Novaes (1910-1991) was a renowned Brazilian pianist who performed with major orchestras around the world and was celebrated for her interpretations of Chopin's works.

It is worth noting that variations of the surname, such as Novaes Filho (meaning "son of Novaes") and Novais, have also been documented throughout history, further reflecting the widespread presence of this name across various regions and time periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Novaes

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

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

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