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

Ralat, 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 Ralat surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ralat in America

Ralat is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ralat surname appeared 144 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 Ralat.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ralat 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 Ralat

The surname RALAT is believed to have originated in the Balkan region during the late Middle Ages, specifically in the areas that are now part of Serbia and Montenegro. It is thought to be derived from the Serbian word "ralat," which means "to plough" or "to cultivate." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with agricultural workers or farmers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the RALAT surname can be found in a land registry document from the year 1438, which mentions a certain Nikola Ralat as a landowner in the village of Dolac, located in what is now central Serbia. This document provides valuable insight into the geographical origins of the surname and its connection to the rural landscape of the region.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the RALAT name appears to have spread across the Balkans, with records indicating the presence of individuals bearing this surname in various parts of Serbia, as well as in neighboring regions such as Bosnia and Herzegovina. One notable figure from this period was Jovan Ralat, a Serbian Orthodox priest who lived in the town of Užice in the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, the RALAT surname gained further prominence with the rise of a wealthy merchant family in the city of Novi Sad, located in present-day Serbia. This family, whose members included notable figures such as Mihailo Ralat (1632-1708) and his son Pavle Ralat (1670-1742), played a significant role in the economic and cultural life of the region.

As the centuries passed, the RALAT surname spread beyond the Balkans, with individuals bearing this name migrating to other parts of Europe and even further afield. One notable example is Petar Ralat (1785-1863), a Serbian-born writer and poet who spent much of his life in Russia and made significant contributions to the literary scene there.

Another prominent figure with the RALAT surname was Nikola Ralat (1820-1892), a Serbian military officer and diplomat who served as the ambassador to the Ottoman Empire in the late 19th century. His service and contributions to his country's diplomatic efforts were widely recognized and celebrated during his lifetime.

While the RALAT surname has its roots in the Balkans, it has since become a global name, with individuals bearing this surname found in various parts of the world. However, the historical records and accounts from the region suggest a rich and fascinating history behind this name, dating back to the agricultural roots of its earliest bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ralat

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

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

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