Explore the Family Name Navalta
The meaning of Navalta
Spanish: probably a topographic name from Sierra de la Nava Alta, a mountain range in Aragon (see Nava). This surname no longer exists in Spain; it is common in the Philippines.
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How common is the last name Navalta in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Navalta has seen a significant increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname held the rank of 52,289 out of all surnames in the United States, but by 2010 it had climbed to 43,077, marking a 17.62% jump in popularity. The count of individuals with this surname also rose over the same period, going from 373 people in 2000 to 502 people in 2010, an increase of 34.58%. This means that for every 100,000 people in the US, the proportion named Navalta increased from 0.14 to 0.17, representing a growth of 21.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,289 | #43,077 | 17.62% |
| Count | 373 | 502 | 34.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.17 | 21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Navalta
When looking at the ethnicity of those bearing the surname Navalta, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group saw an increase from 67.56% in 2000 to 68.92% in 2010, a change of 2.01%. Those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities showed the most substantial rise during this time frame, going from 5.90% to 8.17%, a surge of 38.47%. However, the percentage of those with a White ethnic identity declined slightly from 16.09% to 13.35%, a decrease of 17.03%. The Hispanic portion of this surname population grew from 7.77% to 8.96%, an increase of 15.32%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 67.56% | 68.92% | 2.01% |
| White | 16.09% | 13.35% | -17.03% |
| Hispanic | 7.77% | 8.96% | 15.32% |
| Two or More Races | 5.9% | 8.17% | 38.47% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |