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

Racelis, 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 Racelis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Racelis in America

Racelis is the 60505th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Racelis surname appeared 333 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 Racelis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Racelis 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 Racelis

The surname Racelis is of Filipino origin, and it is believed to have originated during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines, which lasted from the 16th to the 19th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "raza," meaning race or lineage, and the suffix "-elis," which is a diminutive form commonly used in Spanish surnames.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Racelis surname can be found in the archives of the Spanish colonial administration in the Philippines. In the late 18th century, there are records of a family named Racelis residing in the town of Malabon, which is located in the province of Rizal, near the capital city of Manila.

The name Racelis has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the most prominent figures bearing this surname was Hilarion Racelis, a Filipino lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Philippine Assembly during the American colonial period in the early 20th century. He was born in 1870 and played a significant role in the development of the Philippine legal system.

Another notable individual with the surname Racelis was Teodoro Racelis, a Filipino businessman and philanthropist who lived from 1890 to 1965. He founded one of the largest tobacco companies in the Philippines and was known for his philanthropic efforts, particularly in the field of education.

In the literary world, Gilda Cordero-Fernando, a renowned Filipino writer and journalist who lived from 1928 to 2018, married into the Racelis family. Her husband, Mariano Racelis, was a prominent lawyer and diplomat.

Antonio Racelis, born in 1915 and passed away in 2005, was a respected architect and urban planner in the Philippines. He was instrumental in the development of several major infrastructure projects in the country, including the Cultural Center of the Philippines.

Lastly, Francisco Racelis, who lived from 1890 to 1964, was a prominent Filipino educator and administrator. He served as the president of the University of the Philippines, one of the country's most prestigious educational institutions, from 1947 to 1956.

While the Racelis surname may not be as widely recognized as some other Filipino surnames, it has a rich history and has been borne by several notable individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields in the Philippines.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Racelis

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

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

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