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

Rebello, 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 Rebello surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rebello in America

Rebello is the 13322nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rebello surname appeared 2,290 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 Rebello.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rebello 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 Rebello

The surname Rebello originated from Portugal, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Portuguese word "rebelo," which means "rebel" or "defiant." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname or descriptive term for someone who exhibited a rebellious or non-conformist nature.

The name Rebello is believed to have first emerged in the northern regions of Portugal, particularly in the areas around Porto and Braga. Historical records indicate that the Rebello family played a significant role in the Portuguese Reconquista, the medieval period when Christian forces gradually regained control of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors.

One of the earliest documented references to the Rebello name can be found in the "Livro Velho de Linhagens" (Old Book of Lineages), a medieval Portuguese manuscript from the 13th century that recorded the genealogies of noble families. This text mentions several individuals with the surname Rebello, indicating their prominence and influence during that era.

In the 16th century, during the Age of Exploration, several members of the Rebello family participated in Portuguese maritime expeditions and colonial endeavors. One notable figure was João Rebello, a navigator and explorer who accompanied Vasco da Gama on his historic voyage to India in 1497-1499.

As the Portuguese Empire expanded, the Rebello name spread to various colonies and territories around the world. For instance, in the 17th century, Francisco Rebello was a prominent figure in the Portuguese colonization of Brazil, serving as the governor of the captaincy of Rio de Janeiro from 1661 to 1665.

Another significant individual bearing the Rebello surname was Inácio Rebello de Andrade (1671-1737), a Portuguese nobleman and military officer who played a crucial role in the defense of Portugal during the War of the Spanish Succession.

In the 19th century, the Rebello family produced several notable figures in the arts and literature. One such individual was Manuel Rebello da Silva (1798-1872), a prominent Portuguese playwright and poet who made significant contributions to the development of Portuguese Romantic theater.

Overall, the surname Rebello has a rich historical lineage that spans several centuries and encompasses various regions and contexts within the Portuguese-speaking world. Its origins can be traced back to medieval times, and the name has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, from exploration and colonization to the arts and literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rebello

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

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

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