2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Ravare
An uncommon surname perhaps of French origin, potentially related to the word "raverie" meaning reverie or daydream.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 114 Americans carry the last name Ravare. That puts it at #156,005 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,006,617 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ravare 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
114
1 in 3,006,617
Census rank
#156,005
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
99
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 99 bearers of the surname Ravare in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156005th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ravare, the largest self-reported group is Black at 56.6%. The next largest groups are White (15.2%) and Two or More Races (15.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ravare
Among Census respondents with the surname Ravare, the largest self-reported group is Black at 56.6%. The next largest groups are White (15.2%) and Two or More Races (15.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Ravare 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 Ravare surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American56.6% · 56
- White15.2% · 15
- Two or more races15.2% · 15
- Hispanic or Latino6.1% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander5.1% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.0% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ravare
Ravare 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
#156,005
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 99
-2 bearers (-2.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 3,707 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #156,005 | 99 | 0.03 | -2 bearers (-2.0%) | Up 3,707 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 Ravare 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 | #159,712 | #156,005 | 2.3% |
| Count | 101 | 99 | -2.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 10.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ravare bearers went from 101 to 99 (-2.0% change). The surname moved up 3,707 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #156,005.
FAQ
Ravare surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ravare?
Name Census estimates that about 114 living Americans carry the surname Ravare. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,006,617 residents.
How common is Ravare?
Ravare ranks #156,005 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 99 people with the surname Ravare. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (114), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Ravare.
Has Ravare become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ravare went from 101 recorded bearers to 99. That is a decrease of 2 (-2.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #156,005.
What does the Census say about the background of Ravare?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ravare, the largest self-reported group is Black at 56.6%. The next largest groups are White (15.2%) and Two or More Races (15.2%). 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?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Ravare in the 2020 Census, accounting for 56.6% (56 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ravare appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (56.6%), White (15.2%), Two or More Races (15.2%). 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 Ravare (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 Ravare mean?
An uncommon surname perhaps of French origin, potentially related to the word "raverie" meaning reverie or daydream. 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 Ravare (0.03 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 many people are called Ravare?
Find out how many people are called Ravare on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.