Novaria last name popularity, history, and meaning

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

Meaning of Novaria

A surname possibly derived from the city of Novara, Italy or related to the Latin word "novus" meaning new.

Novaria, 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 Novaria surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Novaria in America

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

The Novaria 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 Novaria.

We can also compare 2010 data for Novaria 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.

20102000Change (%)
Rank1537691407568.84%
Count106109-2.79%
Proportion per 100k0.040.040.00%

The history of the last name Novaria

The surname NOVARIA has its origins in northern Italy, specifically in the region of Piedmont. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Latin word "novaria," which referred to the ancient Roman settlement of Novaria, now known as the city of Novara.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname NOVARIA can be found in historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries, particularly in records kept by the local nobility and religious institutions in the Novara area. One notable mention is in a 1296 land deed, where a certain Guglielmo NOVARIA is listed as a landowner in the vicinity of Novara.

During the Renaissance period, the surname NOVARIA became more widespread as people began to adopt hereditary surnames. In the 16th century, a prominent figure bearing this name was Francesco NOVARIA (1490-1568), a renowned architect and sculptor who contributed to the construction of several churches and palaces in Novara and the surrounding regions.

In the 17th century, the NOVARIA family played a significant role in the local politics and governance of Novara. Gian Battista NOVARIA (1612-1687) served as the mayor of Novara from 1670 to 1675, overseeing various public works and infrastructure projects during his tenure.

As the NOVARIA surname spread beyond its original geographical boundaries, it is also recorded in other parts of Italy and Europe. One notable individual was Girolamo NOVARIA (1720-1795), a Venetian painter and engraver who gained recognition for his landscapes and portraits.

Another noteworthy bearer of the NOVARIA surname was Carlo NOVARIA (1810-1879), an Italian writer and journalist who was actively involved in the Risorgimento movement for Italian unification. He published several influential works that advocated for political and social reforms.

Throughout its history, the surname NOVARIA has been associated with various professions and occupations, from artisans and merchants to scholars and politicians. While its roots can be traced back to the city of Novara, the name has since become a part of the broader Italian cultural heritage, reflecting the rich tapestry of traditions and identities that make up the country's diverse population.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Novaria

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

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 Novaria was:

Race/EthnicityPercentageTotal Occurrences
Non-Hispanic White Only90.57%96
Non-Hispanic Black Only0.00%0
Non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander Only(S)%(S)
Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan Native0.00%0
Non-Hispanic of Two or More Races(S)%(S)
Hispanic Origin5.66%6

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 Novaria has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

20102000Change (%)
White90.57%92.66%-2.28%
Black0.00%0.00%0.00%
Asian and Pacific Islander(S)%(S)%(S)%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0.00%(S)%(S)%
Two or More Races(S)%0.00%(S)%
Hispanic5.66%5.50%2.87%

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

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