2010
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Rabano
A surname referring to a person who grew, sold, or consumed radishes.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Rabano. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Rabano surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Rabano in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Rabano, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 55.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (12.6%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (11.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Rabano
The surname Rabano has its origins in Spain, with records dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "rabano," which means "radish." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who grew or sold radishes.
One of the earliest documented instances of the name Rabano can be found in the archives of the town of Valladolid, where a certain Juan Rabano is mentioned as a landowner in 1487. This record provides a glimpse into the prevalence of the name in the region during the late medieval period.
In the 16th century, the Rabano name appears in various historical records, including the archives of the Spanish Inquisition. One notable individual was Fray Juan Rabano, a Franciscan friar who was born in Seville in 1521 and later served as a missionary in Mexico.
As the centuries progressed, the Rabano name spread to other parts of Spain and beyond. In the 18th century, a man named Diego Rabano y Velázquez (1720-1790) gained prominence as a Spanish military officer and colonial administrator in the Americas.
Another notable figure was María Rabano y Díaz (1845-1922), a Spanish educator and feminist who played a significant role in advocating for women's rights and improving educational opportunities for girls in her native country.
In the 20th century, the Rabano name gained international recognition through the work of Rafael Rabano (1910-1995), a renowned Spanish artist and sculptor. His works can be found in various museums and public spaces around the world.
While the name Rabano has its roots in Spain, it has also been adopted by families in other countries, particularly in Latin America, where Spanish influence has been strong. However, the exact origins and historical significance of the name in these regions may vary.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Rabano
Among Census respondents with the surname Rabano, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 55.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (12.6%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (11.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Rabano bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Rabano surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander55.0% · 61
- Two or more races12.6% · 14
- American Indian and Alaska Native11.7% · 13
- White9.9% · 11
- Hispanic or Latino9.9% · 11
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Rabano
Rabano appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+6 bearers (+5.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,242 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.7%) | Up 6,242 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Rabano surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #154,907 | #148,665 | 4.0% |
| Count | 105 | 111 | 5.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Rabano bearers went from 105 to 111 (+5.7% change). The surname moved up 6,242 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #148,665.
FAQ
Rabano surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Rabano?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Rabano. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Rabano?
Rabano ranks #148,665 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 111 people with the surname Rabano. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Rabano.
Has Rabano become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Rabano went from 105 recorded bearers to 111. That is an increase of 6 (+5.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Rabano?
Among Census respondents with the surname Rabano, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 55.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (12.6%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (11.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Rabano in the 2020 Census, accounting for 55.0% (61 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Rabano appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (55.0%), Two or More Races (12.6%), American Indian/Alaska Native (11.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Rabano (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Rabano mean?
A surname referring to a person who grew, sold, or consumed radishes. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Rabano (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Rabano?
For a quick modern take, check how common the surname Rabano is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.