Explore the Family Name Navratil
The meaning of Navratil
Czech (Navrátil): from the past participle of the verb navrátit ‘to return’, a nickname for someone who returned to his native community after a prolonged absence. This surname is also found in Slovakia. Some characteristic forenames: Czech Blanka, Stanislav, Vaclav, Zdenek.
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How common is the last name Navratil in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Navratil saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 24,306th most popular surname, rising to the 24,260th position by 2010—an uptick of approximately 0.19%. The overall count of individuals with this surname also saw growth, increasing from 966 to 1034 over this decade, representing a 7.04% increase. However, when considered as a proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of this surname experienced a slight decrease of 2.78%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,306 | #24,260 | 0.19% |
| Count | 966 | 1,034 | 7.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.35 | -2.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Navratil
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority of those bearing the Navratil surname in both 2000 and 2010, although their proportion decreased slightly from 97.93% to 95.94%. Notably, there was a 67.31% increase in individuals of Hispanic ethnicity within this surname category, growing from 1.04% to 1.74%. The percentage of those identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander decreased by 22.58%. Interestingly, 2010 saw the emergence of individuals with the Navratil surname identifying with two or more races—a category which was not represented in the 2000 data. Neither year recorded any individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.93% | 95.94% | -2.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.04% | 1.74% | 67.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.55% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.62% | 0.48% | -22.58% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |