2000
#131,366
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Revella
A variant spelling of the Italian surname Rivella, derived from the word "rivello" meaning "little stream" or "brook".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 112 Americans carry the last name Revella. That puts it at #156,269 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,060,307 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Revella 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
112
1 in 3,060,307
Census rank
#156,269
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
98
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 98 bearers of the surname Revella in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156269th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Revella, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (4.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Revella
The surname Revella is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the northern regions such as Lombardy and Piedmont. It is thought to have derived from the Latin word "revello," which means "to pull back" or "to draw back." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who worked as a soldier or a military leader, pulling back their troops during battles or withdrawals.
One of the earliest documented references to the name Revella can be found in the 13th century, in the records of the city of Milan. These records mention a family named Revella who were wealthy landowners and prominent members of the local nobility. It is possible that the name was initially adopted by this family and then spread to other areas through marriages or migrations.
In the 14th century, the name appears in the tax records of the town of Revello in the province of Cuneo, Piedmont. This may indicate a link between the surname and this particular town, perhaps suggesting that the name originated there and was later adopted by families in other regions.
One notable figure with the surname Revella was Giovanni Battista Revella, a renowned architect who lived in the 17th century. He was born in Turin in 1629 and is credited with designing several notable buildings in the city, including the Church of San Filippo Neri and the Palazzo Revelli.
Another individual of historical significance was Prospero Revella, a military commander who served in the armies of the House of Savoy during the 16th century. He was born in Asti in 1525 and played a crucial role in the campaigns against the French and the Spanish during the Italian Wars.
In the 18th century, the name appears in the records of the town of Revello in the province of Cuneo, where a family named Revella owned a vineyard and produced wine. One member of this family, Giuseppe Revella, was noted for his innovative winemaking techniques and contributed to the development of the local wine industry.
The surname Revella can also be found in historical documents from the 19th century, such as the records of the city of Milan. One notable figure from this period was Carlo Revella, a prominent lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Italian Parliament in the late 1800s.
While the surname Revella is not as common today as it was in the past, it remains a part of Italy's rich cultural and historical heritage, with its origins deeply rooted in the northern regions of the country.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Revella
Among Census respondents with the surname Revella, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (4.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Revella 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 Revella surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.8% · 87
- Hispanic or Latino7.1% · 7
- Asian and Pacific Islander4.1% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Revella
Revella 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
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-18 bearers (-15.1%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 28,346 places
2020
#156,269
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 98
-3 bearers (-3.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 3,443 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #131,366 | 119 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | -18 bearers (-15.1%) | Down 28,346 places |
| 2020 | #156,269 | 98 | 0.03 | -3 bearers (-3.0%) | Up 3,443 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 Revella 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 | #159,712 | #156,269 | 2.2% |
| Count | 101 | 98 | -3.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 9.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Revella bearers went from 101 to 98 (-3.0% change). The surname moved up 3,443 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #156,269.
FAQ
Revella surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Revella?
Name Census estimates that about 112 living Americans carry the surname Revella. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,060,307 residents.
How common is Revella?
Revella ranks #156,269 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 98 people with the surname Revella. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (112), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Revella.
Has Revella become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Revella went from 101 recorded bearers to 98. That is a decrease of 3 (-3.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #156,269.
What does the Census say about the background of Revella?
Among Census respondents with the surname Revella, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (4.1%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Revella in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.8% (87 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Revella appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.8%), Hispanic (7.1%), Asian/Pacific Islander (4.1%). 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 Revella (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 Revella mean?
A variant spelling of the Italian surname Rivella, derived from the word "rivello" meaning "little stream" or "brook". 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 Revella (0.03 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 common is the surname Revella?
Want to know how many people are called Revella? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.