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

Rebuelta, 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 Rebuelta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rebuelta in America

Rebuelta is the 119508th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rebuelta surname appeared 145 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 Rebuelta.

The history of the last name Rebuelta

The surname Rebuelta has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the medieval era. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "revuelta," which means "revolt" or "uprising." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who were involved in or connected to rebellions or uprisings during that time period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Rebuelta surname can be found in the historical records of the Kingdom of Aragon, a medieval kingdom that spanned parts of modern-day Spain and France. In particular, the name is mentioned in a document dated from the 13th century, which lists a nobleman named Pedro Rebuelta as a participant in the reconquest efforts against the Moors.

Throughout the subsequent centuries, the Rebuelta name continued to appear in various Spanish records and manuscripts, often in connection with notable figures from different regions of the country. For instance, there are records of a Diego Rebuelta, who served as a military commander during the Reconquista period in the 15th century.

The name Rebuelta also has ties to specific place names within Spain. One such example is the village of Rebuelta, located in the province of Cantabria, which may have influenced the surname's evolution and regional distribution.

Among the notable individuals who bore the Rebuelta surname throughout history, a few standout examples include:

1. Juan Rebuelta (c. 1520 - 1598), a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied several expeditions to the Americas in the 16th century.

2. María Rebuelta (1678 - 1742), a renowned Spanish painter known for her religious artwork and portraiture during the Baroque period.

3. Rodrigo Rebuelta (1765 - 1825), a Spanish military officer who played a significant role in the Peninsular War against Napoleonic France.

4. Isabel Rebuelta (1845 - 1923), a Spanish novelist and women's rights advocate, whose works addressed social issues and women's emancipation.

5. Fernando Rebuelta (1891 - 1968), a Spanish architect and urban planner who contributed to the modernization of several Spanish cities in the early 20th century.

The Rebuelta surname has endured throughout the centuries, carrying with it a rich history and connections to various regions, events, and notable figures from Spain's past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rebuelta

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

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 Rebuelta 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.

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

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