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

Revollo, 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 Revollo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Revollo in America

Revollo is the 81181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Revollo surname appeared 233 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 Revollo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Revollo 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 Revollo

The surname Revollo has its origins in Spain, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "revolver," which means "to turn" or "to revolve." This suggests that the name may have been associated with an occupation or trade involving spinning or turning, such as a miller or a weaver.

Revollo is primarily found in the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura in southern Spain, where it is thought to have originated. Historical records indicate that the name appeared in various documents and manuscripts from these areas during the 16th and 17th centuries.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Revollo can be found in the Archivo General de Indias, a collection of colonial records from the Spanish Empire. These records mention individuals with the Revollo surname who were involved in the exploration and settlement of the Americas during the 16th and 17th centuries.

In the 18th century, the name Revollo gained prominence with the birth of José Revollo (1720-1789), a Spanish military officer and colonial administrator who served as the governor of Panama and later as the viceroy of New Granada (present-day Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, and Venezuela).

Another notable figure with the Revollo surname was Mariano Revollo (1790-1854), a Bolivian statesman and military leader who played a significant role in the country's struggle for independence from Spain. He served as the President of Bolivia from 1840 to 1841.

The name Revollo has also been associated with various place names in Spain, such as Revollo de la Sierra in the province of Huelva, and Revollosa de Pedro in the province of Soria. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

In the 19th century, Pedro Revollo (1815-1892), a Mexican writer and journalist, gained recognition for his contributions to the literary and cultural scene in Mexico City.

More recently, Manuel Revollo (1925-2004), a Guatemalan painter and sculptor, achieved international acclaim for his vibrant and expressive works, which often depicted scenes from indigenous Mayan culture.

While the surname Revollo is not as widespread as some other Spanish surnames, it has left a notable mark in various parts of the world, particularly in Latin America, where individuals with this name have made significant contributions to various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Revollo

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

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

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