Explore the Family Name Navarre
The meaning of Navarre
French: habitational name from Navarre (see Navarra). Some characteristic forenames: French Emile, Jacques, Anatole, Angelle, Camille, Marcelle.
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How common is the last name Navarre in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Navarre has slightly declined in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 10,386th to 10,582nd, a change of -1.89%. Despite this drop in rank, the count of individuals with the Navarre surname increased by 6.58%, from 2,843 in 2000 to 3,030 in 2010. This indicates an overall rise in the number of people bearing the Navarre name, even as its relative standing among other surnames has dropped.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,386 | #10,582 | -1.89% |
| Count | 2,843 | 3,030 | 6.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.05 | 1.03 | -1.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Navarre
The ethnic identity associated with the Navarre surname, as per data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has shown some shifts from 2000 to 2010. The biggest increase was seen within the Hispanic demographic, which rose from 4.05% to 5.97%, a 47.41% change. Similarly, the proportion of Navarres identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races also increased. Meanwhile, the proportion identifying as White decreased from 83.78% in 2000 to 81.09% in 2010, a -3.21% change. The share of Navarres identifying as Black saw a modest increase, while that of American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.78% | 81.09% | -3.21% |
| Black | 8.97% | 9.37% | 4.46% |
| Hispanic | 4.05% | 5.97% | 47.41% |
| Two or More Races | 1.9% | 2.21% | 16.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.77% | 0.99% | 28.57% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.53% | 0.36% | -32.08% |