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

Rebollo, 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 Rebollo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rebollo in America

Rebollo is the 26243rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rebollo surname appeared 931 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 Rebollo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rebollo 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 Rebollo

The surname REBOLLO is of Spanish origin, originating in the Iberian Peninsula during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Spanish word "rebollo," which refers to a type of evergreen oak tree commonly found in the regions of Spain and Portugal.

The earliest known records of the REBOLLO surname date back to the 13th century, appearing in various medieval documents and records from the Kingdoms of Castile and Aragon. It is believed that the name was initially used as a descriptive surname, referring to individuals who lived near or worked with these oak trees.

One of the earliest documented instances of the REBOLLO surname can be found in the "Libro de la Montería" (Book of the Hunt), a hunting treatise written in the 14th century during the reign of King Alfonso XI of Castile. This text mentions several places named "Rebollo" or "Rebolledo," indicating the presence of individuals with this surname in that era.

In the 15th century, the REBOLLO surname gained prominence with the rise of Juan Rebollo, a celebrated poet and writer from the city of Córdoba. Born in 1443, Juan Rebollo was known for his lyrical works and contributions to the literary culture of the time.

Another notable figure bearing the REBOLLO surname was Sebastián Rebollo, a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to Mexico in the early 16th century. Rebollo played a significant role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire and was among the first Europeans to set foot on Mexican soil.

During the 17th century, the REBOLLO family established itself in the region of Extremadura, where they held significant landholdings and influenced local politics. One prominent member was Alonso Rebollo y Lozano, born in 1612, who served as a magistrate and held various administrative positions in the city of Cáceres.

As the Spanish Empire expanded across the globe, the REBOLLO surname spread to various colonies and territories. In the 18th century, Tomás Rebollo, born in 1721 in Seville, became a renowned architect and engineer, renowned for his contributions to the construction of fortifications and military installations in the Spanish West Indies.

Over the centuries, the REBOLLO surname has continued to be widely dispersed throughout Spain, Latin America, and other parts of the world, with many individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in various fields, including art, literature, politics, and academia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rebollo

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

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

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