2010
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Ravaioli
Possibly derived from the Italian word "ravioli", suggesting origins as a pasta maker.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Ravaioli. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ravaioli 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
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Ravaioli in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ravaioli, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.5%) and Hispanic (4.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ravaioli
The surname RAVAIOLI is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the northern regions of Italy, particularly Emilia-Romagna and Lombardy. It is believed to have emerged during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century.
The name RAVAIOLI is derived from the Italian word "ravioli," which refers to the popular stuffed pasta dish. It is theorized that the name was initially given as a nickname or occupational surname to individuals involved in the production or sale of ravioli. Some historical records suggest that the earliest bearers of this name may have been skilled pasta makers or merchants specializing in ravioli.
One of the earliest documented references to the RAVAIOLI surname can be found in the records of the city of Parma, dating back to the late 15th century. These records mention a family by the name of RAVAIOLI residing in the region during that period. Additionally, the name appears in various municipal archives and tax records from the neighboring cities of Modena and Reggio Emilia, further solidifying its connection to the Emilia-Romagna region.
Several notable individuals have carried the RAVAIOLI surname throughout history. One of the earliest recorded figures was Giovanni RAVAIOLI, a renowned chef and cookbook author from Bologna, who lived in the late 16th century. His seminal work, "Il Cuoco Ravaioli," published in 1591, is considered a pioneering text in the culinary arts, featuring recipes and techniques for preparing various pasta dishes, including ravioli.
Another prominent figure was Cesare RAVAIOLI (1610-1687), a celebrated painter from Ferrara, known for his religious and mythological works. His paintings can be found in numerous churches and galleries across Italy, with some of his most notable works being the frescoes adorning the Cathedral of Ferrara.
In the 19th century, Giuseppe RAVAIOLI (1821-1897) was a prominent lawyer and politician from Modena. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and played a significant role in the unification of Italy during the Risorgimento period.
The 20th century saw the rise of Alberto RAVAIOLI (1904-1976), a renowned architect from Milan. He was responsible for designing several iconic buildings in Italy, including the Milan Central Station and the Pirelli Tower, which became a landmark of modern architecture.
In more recent times, Giuseppe RAVAIOLI (born 1949) is a celebrated Italian sommelier and wine expert. He has authored numerous books on Italian wines and has been instrumental in promoting the country's rich wine heritage on the international stage.
It is worth noting that while the RAVAIOLI surname is predominantly found in Italy, particularly in the northern regions, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to Italian emigration. However, the historical roots and earliest recorded instances of this surname can be traced back to the Italian peninsula, where it originated and flourished over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ravaioli
Among Census respondents with the surname Ravaioli, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.5%) and Hispanic (4.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Ravaioli 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 Ravaioli surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.0% · 92
- Two or more races6.5% · 7
- Hispanic or Latino4.7% · 5
- Black or African American2.8% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ravaioli
Ravaioli 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
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-3 bearers (-2.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,244 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.7%) | Down 2,244 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 Ravaioli 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 | #149,395 | #151,639 | -1.5% |
| Count | 110 | 107 | -2.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ravaioli bearers went from 110 to 107 (-2.7% change). The surname moved down 2,244 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #151,639.
FAQ
Ravaioli surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ravaioli?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Ravaioli. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Ravaioli?
Ravaioli ranks #151,639 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 107 people with the surname Ravaioli. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), 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 Ravaioli.
Has Ravaioli become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ravaioli went from 110 recorded bearers to 107. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #149,395 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Ravaioli?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ravaioli, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.5%) and Hispanic (4.7%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Ravaioli in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.0% (92 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ravaioli appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.0%), Two or More Races (6.5%), Hispanic (4.7%). 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 Ravaioli (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 Ravaioli mean?
Possibly derived from the Italian word "ravioli", suggesting origins as a pasta maker. 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 Ravaioli (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 common is the surname Ravaioli?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the last name Ravaioli on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.