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

Ravelo, 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 Ravelo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ravelo in America

Ravelo is the 14881st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ravelo surname appeared 1,988 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Ravelo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ravelo 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 Ravelo

The surname Ravelo has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Piedmont and Liguria. It is believed to have emerged sometime during the early Middle Ages, around the 8th or 9th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "ravello," which means a small stream or ravine. This suggests that the early bearers of this surname likely lived near or in proximity to a small watercourse or ravine.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ravelo can be found in the Cartario Genovese, a collection of historical documents from the Republic of Genoa, dating back to the 11th century. In these records, a certain "Guglielmo Ravelo" is mentioned as a merchant and landowner in the city of Genoa.

In the 13th century, a notable individual named Enrico Ravelo was a prominent jurist and legal scholar in the city of Turin. He authored several influential works on civil law and was highly regarded in his time.

During the Renaissance period, the Ravelo family rose to prominence in the Republic of Genoa. One of the most illustrious members was Andrea Ravelo, a successful merchant and diplomat who served as the Genoese ambassador to the court of King Henry VIII of England in the early 16th century.

Another notable figure from this family was Giovanni Battista Ravelo, a renowned architect and engineer who lived in the 16th century. He was responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of several important public works projects in Genoa, including the iconic Palazzo Ducale.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Ravelo family migrated to Sicily and settled in the city of Palermo. One of their descendants, Giuseppe Ravelo, was a celebrated poet and playwright who gained recognition for his works in the Sicilian dialect.

Throughout history, the surname Ravelo has been associated with various professions and occupations, including merchants, lawyers, architects, engineers, and artists. While the name may have originated from a humble geographic reference, its bearers have left a lasting impact in various fields across Italy and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ravelo

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

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

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