Explore the Family Name Navis
The meaning of Navis
Dutch: metonymic occupational name for a wheelwright, from Dutch nave ‘nave’. Compare Naves.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Navis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Navis has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 37,145th in 2000 and 39,837th in 2010, its popularity dropped by 7.25%. The number of individuals bearing the surname also declined from 565 to 551 during this period, indicating a -2.48% change. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people with the Navis surname decreased by 9.52%, going from 0.21 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,145 | #39,837 | -7.25% |
| Count | 565 | 551 | -2.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Navis
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes in the distribution for the surname Navis between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White dipped slightly from 94.69% to 91.11%, a -3.78% change. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 4.42% in 2000 to 6.72% in 2010, marking a 52.04% growth rate. Interestingly, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, there was a small representation under the Asian/Pacific Islander category at 1.09%. The groups identifying as Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.69% | 91.11% | -3.78% |
| Hispanic | 4.42% | 6.72% | 52.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.09% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |