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

Revere, 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 Revere surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Revere in America

Revere is the 21811th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Revere surname appeared 1,192 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 Revere.

We can also compare 2010 data for Revere 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 Revere

The surname Revere originates from France and Italy, dating back to the medieval period. In France, it is derived from the Old French word "reverer," meaning "to revere" or "to honor." This name was likely given to individuals who were held in high esteem or were associated with religious or noble orders.

In Italy, the name Revere is thought to have originated from the Latin word "revereri," which also means "to revere" or "to respect." It may have been used as a descriptive surname for individuals who were known for their pious or reverent nature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Revere can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Reveres," suggesting its presence in England during the Norman conquest.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Guido Revere was a prominent Italian nobleman and politician from the city of Ravenna. He played a significant role in the conflicts between the Guelphs and Ghibellines, two opposing political factions in medieval Italy.

During the Renaissance period, Antonio Revere (1470-1536) was an Italian architect and engineer who is credited with designing several notable structures in Rome, including the Basilica of St. Peter and the Palazzo dei Conservatori.

In the 17th century, Paul Revere (1735-1818) was a renowned American silversmith, engraver, and patriot who played a crucial role in the American Revolution. His famous midnight ride to warn the colonial militia of the British troops' approach is immortalized in the poem "Paul Revere's Ride" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Revere (1812-1889) was an Italian painter and sculptor known for his works depicting scenes from Italian history and mythology. He was a member of the prestigious Accademia di San Luca in Rome.

Another notable figure with the surname Revere was Amédée Revere (1848-1926), a French chemist who made significant contributions to the study of radioactivity and the isolation of radium. He worked closely with Pierre and Marie Curie and was awarded the Barnard Medal for his scientific achievements.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Revere

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

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

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