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

Rera, 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 Rera surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rera in America

Rera is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rera surname appeared 120 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 Rera.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rera 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 Rera

The surname RERA originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "rera," which means "behind" or "in the rear." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived at the back of a village or settlement.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname RERA can be found in the Codice Diplomatico della Lombardia Medievale, a collection of historical documents from the Middle Ages. In a document dated 1278, a person named Giovanno RERA is listed as a witness to a land transaction in the town of Bergamo.

During the Renaissance period, the RERA name appeared in various records and manuscripts throughout northern Italy. In 1492, a man named Pietro RERA was listed as a member of the Venetian merchant guild. His son, Antonio RERA (1515-1589), was a renowned painter who studied under the famous artist Titian.

In the 17th century, the RERA family established itself in the city of Milan. One notable member was Giacomo RERA (1625-1697), a respected lawyer and judge who served in the Milanese court system. His grandson, Francesco RERA (1672-1741), was a prominent architect responsible for designing several churches and palaces in Milan.

Another famous bearer of the RERA surname was the Italian composer and violinist Giuseppe RERA (1763-1832). He was born in Turin and became a renowned figure in the classical music scene of his time, performing in various courts across Europe.

In the 19th century, the RERA name spread to other parts of Italy, and several individuals bearing this surname achieved notable accomplishments. One such person was Vincenzo RERA (1822-1898), a renowned linguist and scholar who wrote extensively on the history and evolution of the Italian language.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rera

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

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

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