About Navis
The surname Navis is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "navis," which means "ship" in Latin. It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked on or were associated with ships, such as sailors or shipbuilders. The name Navis may also have been used as a nickname for someone who had a connection to the sea or displayed characteristics associated with ships, such as being steadfast or reliable.
The surname Navis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Navis based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Navis is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Navis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Navis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.