2000
#146,011
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Revett
A locational surname derived from an English place name, possibly from the French "revette" meaning a stream or rivulet.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Revett. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Revett 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Revett with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Revett in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Revett, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.3%) and Hispanic (3.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Revett
The surname Revett has its origins in England, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be a locational name derived from the village of Revett, which was located in the county of Suffolk. The name Revett is likely derived from the Old English words "refe" and "geat," meaning "bailiff" and "gate," respectively.
The name Revett is first recorded in historical documents in the late 16th century. One of the earliest known references is found in the parish records of Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk, where a William Revett is mentioned in 1587.
In the 17th century, the name Revett appears in various records, including the Hearth Tax Rolls of 1674, where a John Revett is listed as a resident of Polstead, Suffolk. Another notable mention is in the Protestation Returns of 1641/42, which records a Thomas Revett from Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.
During the 18th century, the Revett family spread across different parts of England. One notable figure from this period was Nicholas Revett (1720-1804), an English architect and draughtsman who is best known for his work in documenting ancient Greek architecture alongside James Stuart.
In the 19th century, the Revett surname continued to be found in various records. One example is William Revett (1807-1888), a British architect who worked on several notable projects, including the reconstruction of St. Giles Church in Cheadle, Staffordshire.
Other historical figures with the surname Revett include:
1. Thomas Revett (1780-1851), an English clergyman and botanist known for his work on the flora of the Bahamas.
2. James Revett (1812-1889), a British painter and illustrator who specialized in depicting maritime scenes.
3. Eldred Revett (1851-1922), an English cricketer who played for Gloucestershire County Cricket Club.
4. Neville Revett (1899-1971), a British architect and town planner who played a significant role in the reconstruction of cities after World War II.
5. Michael Revett (born 1935), a British historian and author who has written extensively on the history of Africa and the Middle East.
While the Revett surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including North America, Australia, and New Zealand, as families migrated and settled in new lands.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Revett
Among Census respondents with the surname Revett, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.3%) and Hispanic (3.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Revett 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 Revett surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.4% · 97
- Two or more races6.3% · 7
- Hispanic or Latino3.6% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Revett
Revett 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
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-1 bearers (-1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 11,223 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+8 bearers (+7.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,569 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #146,011 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | -1 bearers (-1.0%) | Down 11,223 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.8%) | Up 8,569 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 Revett 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 | #157,234 | #148,665 | 5.4% |
| Count | 103 | 111 | 7.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 23.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Revett bearers went from 103 to 111 (+7.8% change). The surname moved up 8,569 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #148,665.
FAQ
Revett surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Revett?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Revett. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Revett?
Revett ranks #148,665 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 111 people with the surname Revett. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Revett.
Has Revett become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Revett went from 103 recorded bearers to 111. That is an increase of 8 (+7.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Revett?
Among Census respondents with the surname Revett, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.3%) and Hispanic (3.6%). 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 Revett in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.4% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Revett appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.4%), Two or More Races (6.3%), Hispanic (3.6%). 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 Revett (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 Revett mean?
A locational surname derived from an English place name, possibly from the French "revette" meaning a stream or rivulet. 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 Revett (0.04 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 share the surname Revett?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.