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

Nuval, 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 Nuval surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nuval in America

Nuval is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nuval surname appeared 136 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 Nuval.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nuval 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 Nuval

The surname NUVAL originates from the Basque region of northern Spain and southern France, dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Basque word "nuva," which means "cliff" or "ridge," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a prominent cliff or rocky formation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name NUVAL can be found in a medieval Basque census record from the year 1487, where a family with the surname is listed as residing in the small village of Arantzazu, located in the Basque province of Gipuzkoa. This record provides valuable insight into the geographical origins of the name.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the NUVAL surname began to appear in various historical documents across the Basque region, including church records and property deeds. In 1612, a man named Juan NUVAL was mentioned in a legal document related to a land dispute in the town of Oñati, further solidifying the presence of the name in the area.

In the 18th century, the NUVAL surname gained more prominence with the birth of Pedro NUVAL (1722-1798), a renowned Basque scholar and linguist who contributed significantly to the preservation and study of the Basque language and culture. His works, including a comprehensive Basque dictionary, remain invaluable resources for researchers and historians today.

Another notable figure bearing the NUVAL surname was María NUVAL (1784-1867), a Basque businesswoman and landowner who played a pivotal role in the economic development of the region during the early 19th century. Her successful trading ventures and investments in local industries left a lasting impact on the community.

In the late 19th century, the NUVAL surname began to spread beyond the Basque region as families migrated to other parts of Spain and abroad. One such individual was Ignacio NUVAL (1849-1912), a Basque immigrant who settled in Argentina and became a prominent figure in the country's wine industry, establishing several successful vineyards and contributing to the growth of Argentine viticulture.

Throughout the 20th century, the NUVAL surname continued to be represented across various fields, including academia, arts, and politics. Notably, Javier NUVAL (1923-2007) was a renowned Basque painter whose works were exhibited in galleries throughout Europe and the Americas, earning him international recognition for his unique style and exploration of Basque cultural themes.

While the NUVAL surname may not be as widely recognized as some others, its rich history and ties to the Basque region of northern Spain and southern France make it a fascinating subject of study for those interested in the origins and meanings of surnames from around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nuval

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

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

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