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

Rebo, 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 Rebo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rebo in America

Rebo is the 122314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rebo surname appeared 141 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 Rebo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rebo 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 Rebo

The surname REBO has its origins in the Normandy region of northern France, dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "rebot," which referred to a small hill or mound. This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near or on a small hill.

During the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, many Norman families, including those bearing the name REBO, accompanied William the Conqueror and settled in various parts of England. The earliest recorded mention of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Rebod" and "Reboud."

In the 13th century, records show a Robert Rebo residing in Lincolnshire, England. Around the same time, a family with the name Rebo was recorded in the village of Reboville, located in the Normandy region of France. This village name likely influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname.

One notable figure bearing the REBO surname was Sir John Rebo, a prominent English landowner and knight who lived in the 14th century. He was known for his military exploits during the Hundred Years' War between England and France.

Another individual of note was Jacques Rebo, a French playwright and poet who lived in the late 16th century. His works, though not widely renowned today, were well-received during his lifetime.

In the 17th century, the REBO surname appeared in various records across Europe, including the Netherlands, where a merchant named Willem Rebo was involved in the Dutch East India Company's trade operations.

The name REBO can also be found in historical records from Germany and Switzerland, where it may have been derived from different linguistic roots or adopted by families migrating from other regions.

Throughout history, the surname REBO has been subjected to various spelling variations, such as Rebeau, Rebowe, and Rebault, reflecting the changes in language and regional dialects over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rebo

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

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

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