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UK surname

Navarro

A toponymic surname of Spanish origin referring to someone from the Navarre region in northern Spain.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Liverpool, Camden and Leicester.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Navarro is 698 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

698

2016, ranked #7,719

Peak year

2016

698 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 698 in 2016, ranked #7,719.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 22 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Navarro surname distribution map

The map shows where the Navarro surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Navarro surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Navarro over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 1 #33,412
1861 historical 1 #34,435
1891 historical 3 #34,257
1901 historical 7 #33,435
1911 historical 22 #31,030
1997 modern 296 #13,646
1998 modern 318 #13,362
1999 modern 336 #12,969
2000 modern 343 #12,746
2001 modern 340 #12,620
2002 modern 370 #12,121
2003 modern 374 #11,828
2004 modern 410 #11,077
2005 modern 405 #11,078
2006 modern 431 #10,600
2007 modern 437 #10,578
2008 modern 469 #10,119
2009 modern 503 #9,804
2010 modern 561 #9,214
2011 modern 570 #9,019
2012 modern 616 #8,423
2013 modern 657 #8,144
2014 modern 685 #7,919
2015 modern 683 #7,869
2016 modern 698 #7,719

Geography

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Where Navarros are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Liverpool, Camden, Leicester and King's Lynn and West Norfolk. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Liverpool 042 Liverpool
2 Camden 026 Camden
3 Leicester 030 Leicester
4 King's Lynn and West Norfolk 003 King's Lynn and West Norfolk
5 Liverpool 018 Liverpool

Forenames

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First names often paired with Navarro

These lists show first names that appear often with the Navarro surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Navarro

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Navarro, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Navarro surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Navarro household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Navarro is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Navarro is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Navarro falls in decile 1 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Navarro is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Navarro, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Navarro

The surname Navarro originates from Spain, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It derives from the Spanish word "navarra," which refers to the historical Kingdom of Navarre, a region situated in the northern part of the Iberian Peninsula.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Navarro can be traced back to the 12th century, when it appeared in various historical documents and records from the Kingdom of Navarre and surrounding areas. The name may have originated from an individual who hailed from the region or had some association with the kingdom.

One notable early reference to the surname Navarro can be found in the "Fuero de Navarra," a legal code compiled in the 13th century that governed the Kingdom of Navarre. The document mentions several individuals bearing the surname, indicating its widespread use during that time.

Throughout history, the surname Navarro has been associated with several prominent figures. One of the earliest was Pedro Navarro (1460-1528), a renowned Spanish military leader and naval commander who played a pivotal role in the conquest of Naples and the capture of Algiers.

Another notable individual was Martín de Navarro (1542-1618), a Spanish Jesuit priest and missionary who traveled to Japan and made significant contributions to the spread of Christianity in the region.

In the realm of literature, Miguel de Navarro (1605-1685), a Spanish dramatist and poet, left a lasting impact with his works, which included plays and poetic compositions.

During the 19th century, Juan Navarro Reverter (1844-1924), a Spanish politician and diplomat, served as the Prime Minister of Spain from 1905 to 1906.

Lastly, José Navarro (1897-1939), a Spanish anarchist and labor activist, played a significant role in the Spanish Civil War and the anarcho-syndicalist movement.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the surname Navarro throughout history, showcasing its enduring presence and significance across various fields.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Navarro surname: questions and answers

How common is the Navarro surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 698 in 2016. That gives Navarro a modern rank of #7,719.

What does the Navarro surname mean?

A toponymic surname of Spanish origin referring to someone from the Navarre region in northern Spain.

What does the Navarro map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Navarro bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.