Explore the Family Name Navidad
The meaning of Navidad
Spanish: nickname from navidad ‘Christmas’, from Latin nativitas (genitive nativitatis) ‘birth’, probably applied to someone born at Christmas.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Navidad in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Navidad has seen significant growth from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 53,420th, while in 2010, it rose to the 37,229th spot, marking a change of over 30%. The count of individuals carrying this surname increased by 65%, from 363 in 2000 to 599 in 2010. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people has also experienced an increase of about 54%, going up from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,420 | #37,229 | 30.31% |
| Count | 363 | 599 | 65.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.2 | 53.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Navidad
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Navidad, as documented by the Decennial U.S. Census, is primarily Hispanic, accounting for approximately 81.47% in 2010 from 76.58% in 2000, which signifies an increase of around 6.4%. The percentage of individuals identifying as White has also risen, from 1.93% in 2000 to 2.67% in 2010, marking a 38.34% change. Those claiming Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity decreased from 19.83% in 2000 to 14.02% in 2010. Meanwhile, those reporting their ethnicity as 'two or more races' saw a slight increase from 1.65% to 1.84%. No individuals identified as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 76.58% | 81.47% | 6.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 19.83% | 14.02% | -29.3% |
| White | 1.93% | 2.67% | 38.34% |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 1.84% | 11.52% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |