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

Revis, 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 Revis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Revis in America

Revis is the 9570th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Revis surname appeared 3,396 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Revis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Revis 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 Revis

The surname "REVIS" is believed to have originated in the British Isles, specifically in England and Scotland, during the medieval period. It is likely derived from the Old English word "revis," which means "ruler" or "leader." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who held a position of authority or governance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landowners and their properties in England, commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a person named "Revis de Warwick," indicating the presence of the surname in the county of Warwickshire during the late 11th century.

The name Revis can also be traced back to various place names in England, such as Revis Manor in Oxfordshire and Revis Hill in Wiltshire. These place names may have influenced the development and spread of the surname, as it was common for people to adopt surnames based on their place of origin or residence.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Revis. One of the earliest was Sir John Revis (c. 1350-1418), a prominent English knight and military commander who served under King Henry IV during the latter part of the Hundred Years' War.

Another notable figure was William Revis (1510-1585), an English politician and Member of Parliament who represented the borough of Gloucestershire during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

In Scotland, the surname Revis has been associated with the Clan MacGregor, a prominent Highland clan. One notable member was Gregor Revis MacGregor (1570-1623), a chieftain and warrior who played a significant role in the clan's conflicts and battles during the late 16th and early 17th centuries.

During the 17th century, the name Revis appeared in various historical records, including the Hearth Tax Rolls of 1662-1666, which documented households and their occupants for tax purposes. One such entry mentions a "Robert Revis" from the county of Warwickshire.

In the 18th century, the surname Revis was also found in the American colonies. One notable figure was Benjamin Revis (1725-1799), a farmer and militia captain who fought in the American Revolutionary War and was awarded land grants for his service.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Revis has undergone various spelling variations, including Reviss, Revise, and Revies, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic influences of different areas where the name was prevalent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Revis

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

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

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