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

Rebeles, 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 Rebeles surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rebeles in America

Rebeles is the 74141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rebeles surname appeared 261 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 Rebeles.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rebeles 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 Rebeles

The surname REBELES is of Spanish origin, originating from the region of Andalusia in southern Spain during the 15th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "rebelde," meaning "rebel" or "defiant." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was known for their rebellious or nonconformist nature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the REBELES surname can be found in the archives of the city of Seville, where a document from 1492 mentions a certain Rodrigo REBELES, a merchant who was involved in the trade of silk and spices with the nearby port city of Cádiz. It is possible that this Rodrigo REBELES was a descendant of a family that had acquired the surname due to their reputation for defiance or resistance against authority.

Another historical reference to the REBELES surname can be found in the records of the Spanish Inquisition, where a Juan REBELES is mentioned as having been accused of heresy in 1567. This suggests that the family may have had a history of dissent or nonconformity, which could have contributed to the origins of their surname.

In the 17th century, a notable figure with the REBELES surname was María REBELES (1622-1690), a renowned poet and playwright from Seville. Her works were widely celebrated for their wit and social commentary, and she was often praised for her defiant and unconventional approach to writing.

Another prominent individual with the REBELES surname was General Emilio REBELES (1801-1876), a military officer who fought in the Carlist Wars in Spain during the 19th century. He was known for his fierce loyalty to the Carlist cause and his defiance against the liberal government of the time.

In the 20th century, one of the most notable figures with the REBELES surname was the artist and sculptor Javier REBELES (1924-2001). Born in Malaga, REBELES was renowned for his avant-garde works and his willingness to challenge traditional artistic conventions, earning him a reputation as a rebellious and unconventional artist.

Throughout its history, the REBELES surname has been associated with a spirit of defiance, nonconformity, and resistance against authority. From merchants and poets to military officers and artists, those bearing this name have often been known for their rebellious and unconventional natures, reflecting the meaning and origins of the name itself.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rebeles

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

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

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