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

Raudales, 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 Raudales surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Raudales in America

Raudales is the 26492nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Raudales surname appeared 921 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 Raudales.

We can also compare 2010 data for Raudales 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 Raudales

The surname RAUDALES originated in Honduras, with its earliest known records dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "raudal," meaning a strong current or torrent of water, likely referring to the rapid rivers and streams found in the mountainous regions of the country.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name RAUDALES can be found in the baptismal records of the town of Santa Bárbara, dating back to 1589. These records mention a man named Juan RAUDALES, who was born in the nearby village of Pueblo Viejo.

Throughout the colonial era, the RAUDALES surname appeared in various administrative documents and records, often associated with landowners and prominent families in the regions surrounding the cities of Santa Bárbara and Gracias. It is possible that the name may have originated as a descriptive surname, referring to individuals who resided near or owned land adjacent to turbulent rivers or streams.

In the 19th century, several notable individuals bearing the RAUDALES surname emerged. One such figure was Manuel RAUDALES (1810-1878), a renowned poet and writer who played a significant role in the literary and intellectual circles of Honduras during that period.

Another prominent individual was General José María RAUDALES (1832-1901), a military leader and politician who served as the President of Honduras from 1876 to 1883. His administration was marked by efforts to modernize the country and establish diplomatic ties with neighboring nations.

During the early 20th century, the RAUDALES surname gained further recognition with the achievements of Froylán RAUDALES (1888-1958), a prominent lawyer and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Honduras from 1933 to 1935.

In more recent times, the name RAUDALES has been associated with notable figures such as the artist and sculptor Santos RAUDALES (1935-2012), whose works have been exhibited in various galleries and museums across Central America.

While the RAUDALES surname may have originated in Honduras, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots can be traced back to the rugged landscapes and powerful waterways of the Central American nation, a heritage that has shaped the history and identity of those who bear this distinctive surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Raudales

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

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

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