TheNameDBNavarro
TopographicMeaning
Derived from Navarre, a region in northern Spain, referring to someone from that region.
Etymology
From the place name Navarre (Navarra in Spanish), which derives from Basque origins meaning 'brown' or 'reddish'. The surname originated as a geographic designation for residents of this kingdom.
About the Navarro Surname
Navarro is a topographic surname referring to the region of Navarre in northern Spain. The name became hereditary and spread throughout Spanish-speaking regions during the medieval and colonial periods.
Distribution
Found throughout Spain and Spanish-speaking countries, with particular concentrations in Navarre and Castile.