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

Ravani, 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 Ravani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ravani in America

Ravani is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ravani surname appeared 135 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 Ravani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ravani 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 Ravani

The surname Ravani has its origins in the Balkan region of Southern Europe, particularly in the areas of modern-day Albania, Greece, and Macedonia. It is believed to have emerged during the 14th or 15th century.

The name Ravani is derived from the Albanian word "rava," which means "plain" or "flatland." This suggests that the name may have referred to individuals who lived in or were associated with flat or low-lying areas. The suffix "-ni" is a common Albanian patronymic ending, indicating that the name was likely passed down from father to son.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ravani can be found in a 16th-century Ottoman tax register from the region of Elbasan, in what is now central Albania. The document lists several households bearing the name Ravani, suggesting that the name had already established itself in the area by that time.

In the late 17th century, a notable figure named Gjergj Ravani (c. 1670-1735) emerged as a prominent Albanian scholar and teacher. He was known for his efforts in promoting education and literacy among the Albanian population during the Ottoman rule.

Another notable Ravani was Naum Ravani (c. 1780-1850), a Greek merchant and philanthropist from the city of Ioannina, now part of modern-day Greece. He made significant contributions to the city's cultural and educational development, including the establishment of a library and a school.

In the 19th century, the name Ravani appeared in various historical records from the Balkan region. For instance, an 1832 census from the town of Korçë, in southeastern Albania, listed several families with the surname Ravani.

One of the earliest known instances of the name outside the Balkan region can be traced back to the late 19th century, when a group of Ravani families immigrated to the United States, settling primarily in the northeastern states.

Throughout history, the surname Ravani has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, merchants, and community leaders. While not as widespread as some other surnames, it remains a notable name with deep roots in the Balkan region's cultural and historical heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ravani

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

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

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