2000
#9,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,069
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.14
Rare Last name
Reveles
A Spanish surname derived from the word "rebeles," meaning rebels or unruly people.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 4,343 Americans carry the last name Reveles. That puts it at #8,372 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.27 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 78,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Reveles surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
4.3K
1 in 78,921
Census rank
#8,372
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
3.8K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 3,787 bearers of the surname Reveles in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.27 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 8372nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Reveles, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.4%. The next largest groups are White (4.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Reveles
The surname Reveles originated from Spain, with the earliest records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "revelar," meaning "to reveal" or "to disclose." This surname may have been given to individuals who worked as informants or those who revealed secrets.
One of the earliest documented instances of the Reveles surname can be found in the Inquisition records of the Spanish Inquisition, where a certain Juan Reveles was mentioned in 1562. These records provide insight into the historical context and the challenges faced by those bearing this surname during that tumultuous period.
In the 17th century, the Reveles surname appeared in various parts of Spain, including Andalusia and Catalonia. One notable individual from this time was Diego Reveles, a painter born in Seville in 1623. His works can still be found in several churches and museums across Spain.
As the Spanish Empire expanded its reach, the Reveles surname spread to the Americas. In the 18th century, records show a Manuel Reveles living in Mexico City, where he worked as a silversmith and contributed to the city's flourishing artisan community.
Moving into the 19th century, the Reveles surname gained recognition in the literary world with the birth of Juan Reveles Zamora in 1850. He was a renowned Spanish poet and playwright, whose works explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition.
Another notable figure was María Reveles, a Mexican activist born in 1875. She played a crucial role in advocating for women's rights and educational reforms, leaving a lasting impact on the social and political landscape of her time.
Throughout its history, the Reveles surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, craftsmen, writers, and activists. While the name's origins may be shrouded in mystery, its presence across different eras and regions serves as a testament to the rich tapestry of human experiences woven into its fabric.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Reveles
Among Census respondents with the surname Reveles, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.4%. The next largest groups are White (4.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Reveles bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Reveles surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino94.4% · 3,575
- White4.3% · 161
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 16
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.4% · 14
- Black or African American0.3% · 13
- Two or more races0.2% · 8
Timeline
Historical Census data for Reveles
Reveles appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#7,821
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,233
+1,164 bearers (+37.9%)
Per 100,000 1.44
Rank movement Up 1,891 places
2020
#8,372
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,787
-446 bearers (-10.5%)
Per 100,000 1.27
Rank movement Down 551 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #9,712 | 3,069 | 1.14 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #7,821 | 4,233 | 1.44 | +1,164 bearers (+37.9%) | Up 1,891 places |
| 2020 | #8,372 | 3,787 | 1.27 | -446 bearers (-10.5%) | Down 551 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Reveles surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,821 | #8,372 | -7.0% |
| Count | 4,233 | 3,787 | -10.5% |
| Per 100K | 1.44 | 1.27 | -12.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Reveles bearers went from 4,233 to 3,787 (-10.5% change). The surname moved down 551 positions in the national ranking, going from #7,821 to #8,372.
FAQ
Reveles surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Reveles?
Name Census estimates that about 4,343 living Americans carry the surname Reveles. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 78,921 residents.
How common is Reveles?
Reveles ranks #8,372 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.27 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 3,787 people with the surname Reveles. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (4,343), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.27 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.27 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Reveles.
Has Reveles become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Reveles went from 4,233 recorded bearers to 3,787. That is a decrease of 446 (-10.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #7,821 to #8,372.
What does the Census say about the background of Reveles?
Among Census respondents with the surname Reveles, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.4%. The next largest groups are White (4.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Reveles in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.4% (3,575 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Reveles appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (94.4%), White (4.3%), American Indian/Alaska Native (0.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Reveles (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Reveles mean?
A Spanish surname derived from the word "rebeles," meaning rebels or unruly people. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Reveles (1.27 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Reveles?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.