Explore the Family Name Naves
The meaning of Naves
1. Asturian-Leonese: habitational name from a places called Naves in Asturias (Spain). 2. Portuguese: habitational name from a place called Naves, examples of which are found in Guarda and Castelo Branco. 3. Altered form of English Nave, with the addition of excrescent -s. 4. Dutch: variant of Navis. 5. French: habitational name from a place called Naves, notably in Allier and Corrèze, from the pre-Celtic word nava ‘plain’ (compare Spanish Nava). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Angel, Carlos, Carols, Cesar, Eugenio, Fernando, Jose, Mario, Rigoverto.
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How common is the last name Naves in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Naves has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 37,374th with a count of 561 individuals. By 2010, it had risen to the 35,764th position with an increase of 11.94%, totaling 628 individuals carrying the Naves surname. Despite this rise, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,374 | #35,764 | 4.31% |
| Count | 561 | 628 | 11.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Naves
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts within the Naves surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of people identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant increase, rising from 36.72% to 42.52%. However, those identifying as Black declined from 19.07% to 15.61% over the same period. The proportion of people identifying as White also experienced a slight decrease, falling from 39.75% to 39.01%. Notably, the representation of those identifying with two or more races decreased by nearly half, from 2.85% to 1.43%. The surname did not have any individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 36.72% | 42.52% | 15.8% |
| White | 39.75% | 39.01% | -1.86% |
| Black | 19.07% | 15.61% | -18.14% |
| Two or More Races | 2.85% | 1.43% | -49.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |