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

Rabell, 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 Rabell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rabell in America

Rabell is the 85049th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rabell surname appeared 220 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 Rabell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rabell 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 Rabell

The surname Rabell has its origins in the Catalonia region of Spain, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Catalan word "rabell," which means "tail" or "back end." This could suggest that the name may have initially been a nickname or descriptor for someone with a distinctive physical characteristic.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rabell can be found in the medieval Catalan census records from the town of Lleida in 1285, where a family with this surname is mentioned. The name also appears in various legal documents and property records from the same region during the 14th and 15th centuries.

In the 16th century, the Rabell family gained prominence in the city of Barcelona, where several members held influential positions in the local government and trade guilds. One notable figure was Joan Rabell (1520-1587), a prominent merchant and city councilor who played a significant role in the city's economic and political affairs.

As the Rabell family spread across Spain and other parts of Europe, variations in the spelling of the name emerged, such as Rabello, Rabelle, and Ravell. In the 17th century, a branch of the family settled in the Balearic Islands, where they became known for their seafaring traditions and maritime trade.

One of the most renowned individuals with the surname Rabell was Miguel Rabell (1678-1743), a Spanish naval officer and explorer who participated in several expeditions to the Americas. He is credited with mapping and charting various coastal regions and islands in the Caribbean Sea.

Another notable figure was Francisca Rabell (1812-1879), a Catalan writer and poet who gained recognition for her contributions to the Renaixença cultural movement, which sought to revive the Catalan language and literature.

In the 19th century, members of the Rabell family emigrated to various parts of the Americas, including Argentina, where they established themselves in the city of Buenos Aires. One prominent individual was Julio Rabell (1854-1922), an Argentine lawyer and politician who served as a member of the National Congress and played a role in shaping the country's legal system.

Throughout its history, the surname Rabell has been associated with various professions and fields, including commerce, seafaring, politics, and the arts, reflecting the diverse contributions of those who bear this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rabell

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

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 Rabell 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 Rabell 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 Rabell was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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