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

Revel, 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 Revel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Revel in America

Revel is the 31107th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Revel surname appeared 746 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 Revel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Revel 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 Revel

The surname Revel is believed to have originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "reveler," which means "to frolic" or "to rejoice." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone with a lively or joyful personality.

In the 11th century, the name Revel was associated with the town of Revel in the Haute-Garonne region of southern France. This town was known for its lively festivals and celebrations, which may have contributed to the origins of the surname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Revel can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a landowner named Revel who held lands in Wiltshire.

During the Middle Ages, the name Revel appeared in various spellings, such as Revel, Revell, and Revelle. These variations were likely due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies of spelling practices at the time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named John Revel was born in England (c. 1330-1400). He was a prominent lawyer and served as a member of the English Parliament.

Another significant individual with the surname Revel was Sir Thomas Revel (1465-1536), an English courtier and military commander who served under King Henry VIII.

In the 17th century, a French artist named Gabriel Revel (1643-1712) gained recognition for his landscape paintings and etchings.

During the 18th century, a British naval officer named Sir Thomas Revel (1742-1818) achieved fame for his exploits in the Napoleonic Wars.

In the 19th century, a French writer named Toulouse Revel (1828-1905) was known for his works on the history and culture of the Languedoc region in southern France.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who bore the surname Revel throughout history. The name has its roots in France but has since spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, carrying with it a sense of joy and celebration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Revel

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

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

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