NAVARRO Origin of surname
NAVARRA, NAVARRE, NAVARRO, NABARRO
Surnames derive from one of many different origins. Sometimes there may be more than one explanation for the same name. This family name is a toponymic (derived from a geographic name of a town, city, region or country). Surnames that are based on place names do not always testify to direct origin from that place, but may indicate an indirect relation between the name-bearer or his ancestors and the place, such as birth place, temporary residence, trade, or family-relatives.
This family name is associated with the former kingdom of Navarra, in northern Spain, which was an important Jewish center in the 10th century.
Navarro is documented as a Jewish family name in 1282 with Solomon Navarro.
Distinguished bearers of the name include the 14th century physician and chief rabbi of Portugal, Moses Navarro; the 17th century Italian rabbi, Abraham Navarro.
Distinguished 20th century bearers of the name include the English physician and educator David N. Nabarro the English accountant Eric John Nunes Nabarro and the Italian educator, translator and community leader Marta Navarra.
Surnames derive from one of many different origins. Sometimes there may be more than one explanation for the same name. This family name is a toponymic (derived from a geographic name of a town, city, region or country). Surnames that are based on place names do not always testify to direct origin from that place, but may indicate an indirect relation between the name-bearer or his ancestors and the place, such as birth place, temporary residence, trade, or family-relatives.
This family name is associated with the former kingdom of Navarra, in northern Spain, which was an important Jewish center in the 10th century.
Navarro is documented as a Jewish family name in 1282 with Solomon Navarro.
Distinguished bearers of the name include the 14th century physician and chief rabbi of Portugal, Moses Navarro; the 17th century Italian rabbi, Abraham Navarro.
Distinguished 20th century bearers of the name include the English physician and educator David N. Nabarro the English accountant Eric John Nunes Nabarro and the Italian educator, translator and community leader Marta Navarra.