Explore the Family Name Navedo

The meaning of Navedo

Spanish: habitational name from a place called Navedo in Cantabria and Asturias.

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How common is the last name Navedo in the United States?

Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Navedo has seen an increase in popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 31,530th most common, but by 2010 had risen to become the 26,949th most common surname, a change of 14.53 percent. The actual count of people with this surname also increased during this period, from 694 to 900, representing a rise of approximately 29.68 percent. Furthermore, for every 100,000 individuals, the proportion bearing the Navedo name grew from 0.26 to 0.31, a growth rate of nearly 19.23 percent.

20002010Change
Rank#31,530#26,94914.53%
Count69490029.68%
Proportion per 100k0.260.3119.23%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Navedo

In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Navedo surname identify as Hispanic. This ethnic group accounted for 92.94 percent of all Navedos in 2000, and this figure slightly increased to 93.89 percent by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White slightly decreased from 4.76 percent to 4.67 percent. Additionally, a small proportion identified as Black, with this group's representation decreasing from 1.44 percent in 2000 to 1.11 percent in 2010. No Navedos identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.

20002010Change
Hispanic92.94%93.89%1.02%
White4.76%4.67%-1.89%
Black1.44%1.11%-22.92%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%