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

Revelez, 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 Revelez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Revelez in America

Revelez is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Revelez surname appeared 147 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 Revelez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Revelez 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 Revelez

The surname Revelez is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish verb "revelar," which means "to reveal" or "to disclose." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was known for their honesty or for revealing information.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Revelez can be traced back to the 13th century in regions such as Andalusia and Catalonia. In these areas, the name was sometimes spelled as "Revellez" or "Revelés," reflecting the variations in local dialects and orthographic conventions.

One notable historical figure with the surname Revelez was Juan Revelez, a renowned cartographer who lived in the 15th century. He was responsible for creating several highly detailed maps of the Spanish Empire, which were instrumental in navigating the vast territories under Spanish control.

In the 16th century, a man named Diego Revelez gained prominence as a skilled architect and engineer. He was involved in the construction of several notable buildings and fortifications throughout Spain, including the famous Alcázar of Segovia.

During the 17th century, a woman named Juana Revelez made a significant contribution to the field of education. She established one of the first schools in Granada, providing educational opportunities for children from underprivileged backgrounds.

The name Revelez also has ties to the Basque region of Spain. In the 18th century, a prominent Basque family with the surname Revelez played a crucial role in the development of the local wine industry, establishing several successful vineyards and wineries.

Another notable figure with the surname Revelez was Miguel Revelez, a celebrated painter who lived in the 19th century. His works, which often depicted scenes from everyday life in Spain, were highly acclaimed and can be found in several prestigious art museums throughout the country.

While the surname Revelez originated in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly Latin American countries, due to Spanish colonization and migration patterns. However, its roots and historical significance remain closely tied to its Spanish heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Revelez

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

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

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