Explore the Family Name Navin
The meaning of Navin
Irish and Scottish: variant of Nevin, from Gaelic Mac Cnáimhín or Ó Cnáimhín.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Navin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Navin has seen a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 20,960th in popularity with 1,169 individuals bearing this name, which equates to approximately 0.43 people per 100,000. By 2010, although the count increased slightly to 1,186 individuals, the rank dropped by 4.46% to 21,895th, and its proportion per 100,000 decreased by nearly 7% to 0.4.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,960 | #21,895 | -4.46% |
| Count | 1,169 | 1,186 | 1.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.4 | -6.98% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Navin
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Navin, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some interesting changes over the decade. In 2000, an overwhelming majority of those with the surname identified as White (94.78%), followed distantly by Hispanic (1.88%) and then Asian/Pacific Islander (1.11%). However, by 2010, there was a noticeable increase in diversity. The White percentage saw a decrease of 5.43% to 89.63%, while the Asian/Pacific Islander category experienced a significant rise of over 300% to 4.55%. Additionally, the percentage of people identifying as Hispanic more than doubled to 3.79%. During both census years, no individuals with the Navin surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.78% | 89.63% | -5.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.11% | 4.55% | 309.91% |
| Hispanic | 1.88% | 3.79% | 101.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 1.69% | 9.74% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |