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

Reva, 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 Reva surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Reva in America

Reva is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Reva surname appeared 108 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 Reva.

The history of the last name Reva

The surname REVA is believed to have originated in India, with roots dating back to the ancient Sanskrit language. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "rev," which means "wealthy" or "prosperous." It was likely adopted as a surname during the medieval period in India, when surnames became more prevalent.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name REVA can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document compiled during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This suggests that the name was in use among certain communities in northern India during that time.

In the 17th century, the REVA surname appeared in various historical records and manuscripts from the Indian subcontinent, particularly in regions like Gujarat, Rajasthan, and parts of central India. It is possible that the name was initially associated with certain occupations or social classes related to wealth and prosperity.

The name REVA may also have connections to certain place names or geographical locations in India. For instance, there is a town called Reva in Madhya Pradesh, which could have influenced the surname's origin or usage in that region.

Notable historical figures with the surname REVA include:

1. Reva Shankar Shukla (1900-1978), an Indian freedom fighter and politician from Madhya Pradesh.
2. Reva Leith (1851-1917), a Scottish writer and social reformer known for her work on women's rights.
3. Reva Serafica (1624-1695), an Italian nun and mystic who lived during the 17th century.
4. Reva Craine (1888-1969), an American actress and singer active in the early 20th century.
5. Reva Raghunath Apte (1892-1957), an Indian playwright and novelist known for his works in Marathi literature.

While the surname REVA has been present in various parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange, its origins can be traced back to ancient India, where it was likely associated with notions of wealth, prosperity, and social standing.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Reva

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

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

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