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

Ravare, 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 Ravare surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ravare in America

Ravare is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ravare surname appeared 101 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 Ravare.

The history of the last name Ravare

The surname Ravare has its origins in Italy, with the earliest known instances dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "ravaro," which referred to a type of small, fast-moving bird of prey.

In its earliest form, the name was often spelled as "Ravaro" or "Ravarino." These variations were commonly found in historical records from regions such as Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna, and Veneto. The name's association with birds of prey may have initially been used as a nickname or descriptive term, which later evolved into a hereditary surname.

One of the earliest known references to the name Ravare can be found in the Estimo Veneto, a tax record from the Venetian Republic in the 14th century. This document lists several individuals with the surname Ravaro, suggesting that the name was already established in the region at that time.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the name Ravare was Giovanni Ravare, a renowned painter and sculptor from Verona. Born around 1450, he was known for his intricate woodcarvings and religious artworks commissioned by various churches and noble families in northern Italy.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Francesco Ravare, a Venetian merchant and trader who lived in the late 16th century. His name appears in several business records and trade documents from the time, indicating his involvement in the lucrative spice trade between Venice and the East.

During the 17th century, the Ravare family had a significant presence in the city of Modena. One member, Jacopo Ravare (1610-1678), was a respected lawyer and jurist who served as a magistrate in the local court system.

In the 18th century, the Ravare surname gained recognition in the field of music. Antonio Ravare (1740-1808) was a celebrated composer and violinist from Milan, known for his operas and chamber works that were performed across Italy.

As the name spread beyond its initial geographic origins, variations in spelling became more common. For instance, in the 19th century, records show individuals with the surname Ravari, Ravarini, and even Ravarese, reflecting regional linguistic influences and local customs.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ravare

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

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 Ravare 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.

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

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