Find out how popular the last name Rabanales is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Rabanales.

Rabanales, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Rabanales surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rabanales in America

Rabanales is the 35721st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rabanales surname appeared 629 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Rabanales.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rabanales to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Rabanales

The surname Rabanales originated in Spain, specifically in the region of Andalusia, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Arabic word "rábano," meaning "radish," indicating that the name might have been initially associated with someone who cultivated or traded in radishes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Rabanales surname dates back to the 13th century, where it appeared in a manuscript documenting land ownership in the village of Rabanales, located near the city of Córdoba. This village likely took its name from the abundance of radish crops in the area, and the surname Rabanales emerged as a reference to the place of origin.

In the late 15th century, during the Reconquista, the Rabanales surname gained prominence when Juan de Rabanales, a Spanish soldier, played a significant role in the conquest of Granada. His bravery and loyalty to the Catholic Monarchs were recognized, and he was granted land and titles in the newly conquered territories.

Another notable figure bearing the Rabanales surname was Pedro de Rabanales, a 16th-century explorer and navigator who accompanied the Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to the Americas. Pedro's accounts of the New World provided valuable insights into the cultures and societies encountered during the Spanish conquest.

In the 17th century, the Rabanales family established itself in the region of Murcia, where they became influential landowners and wine producers. One of their descendants, María de Rabanales (1650-1720), was renowned for her philanthropic efforts, founding a hospital and a school for underprivileged children in the city of Cartagena.

During the 18th century, the Rabanales surname spread across Spain, and some members of the family migrated to the Spanish colonies in the Americas. Notably, Andrés de Rabanales (1725-1802) was a prominent figure in the colonial administration of New Spain (present-day Mexico), serving as a judge and advocate for indigenous rights.

Throughout its history, the Rabanales surname has been associated with various professions, including agriculture, military service, exploration, and public service. While its origins can be traced back to the humble radish, the name has evolved to represent a rich cultural heritage and a legacy of contributions to Spanish and colonial history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rabanales

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Rabanales.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Rabanales was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Rabanales has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Rabanales was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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