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

Reale, 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 Reale surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Reale in America

Reale is the 10631st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Reale surname appeared 3,012 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 Reale.

We can also compare 2010 data for Reale 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 Reale

The surname Reale originated in Italy, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "reale," meaning "royal" or "regal." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been individuals with ties to nobility or those who served in royal households.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Reale surname can be found in the historic city of Naples, which was a prominent center of cultural and political significance during the Middle Ages. Records from the 13th century mention a noble family bearing the Reale name, indicating their influential status within the region.

In the 14th century, the Reale surname appeared in various documents and chronicles from the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy. This area was renowned for its vineyards and wine production, and it is possible that some Reale families were involved in this industry.

During the Renaissance era, the Reale name gained further prominence. Historical records from the 15th and 16th centuries mention notable individuals bearing this surname. One such figure was Giovanni Battista Reale (1510-1578), a renowned architect and sculptor from Naples who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and palaces in the city.

Another prominent Reale was Oronzo Gabriele Reale (1635-1718), a Neapolitan philosopher and theologian who wrote extensively on metaphysics and ethics. His works, such as "Philosophical Dialogues" and "The True Metaphysics," were widely read and influential during his time.

In the 18th century, the Reale surname was also associated with the arts. Carlo Reale (1731-1805) was an Italian painter and engraver from Naples, known for his religious and mythological works. He was a member of the prestigious Accademia di Belle Arti di Napoli (Academy of Fine Arts of Naples).

Over the centuries, variations of the Reale surname emerged, including Reali, Reale, and Realini. These variations often reflected regional dialects or linguistic adaptations. Additionally, certain place names and locations in Italy, such as Reale, a small town in the province of Caserta, may have contributed to the development of the surname.

While the Reale surname has its origins in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, this report focuses solely on the historical origins and significance of the surname within the Italian context.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Reale

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

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

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