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

Revoredo, 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 Revoredo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Revoredo in America

Revoredo is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Revoredo surname appeared 130 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 Revoredo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Revoredo 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 Revoredo

The surname Revoredo is of Spanish origin, believed to have originated in the Iberian Peninsula during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "revolver," which means "to stir" or "to turn over," possibly indicating an occupation or place of origin associated with farming or agricultural activities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Revoredo surname can be found in the Becerro General, a medieval census document compiled in the 13th century under the reign of King Alfonso X of Castile. This suggests that the name was already established in parts of the Iberian Peninsula by that time.

Variations in spelling, such as Revuredo and Revredo, have been documented in various historical records throughout the centuries, reflecting the evolution of language and regional dialects.

The Revoredo surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest known bearers of this name was Pedro Revoredo, a Spanish explorer who accompanied Francisco Pizarro on his expeditions to Peru in the 16th century. He is credited with playing a significant role in the conquest of the Inca Empire.

Another notable figure was Juan Revoredo y Sánchez, a Spanish military commander who served in the Spanish colonies in the Americas during the 17th century. He participated in various campaigns against indigenous resistance movements and is mentioned in several historical accounts of the period.

In the 19th century, Mariano Revoredo Garcés was a Peruvian politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and as the Ambassador to several European countries. He played a crucial role in the diplomatic relations between Peru and other nations during his tenure.

Revoredo has also been associated with certain place names, such as the town of Revoredo de Trásmulas in the province of Zamora, Spain. This connection suggests that the surname may have originated from or been associated with specific geographic locations in the Iberian Peninsula.

Lastly, it is worth mentioning Esteban Revoredo, a renowned Peruvian painter and sculptor who lived in the 20th century. His works, which often depicted indigenous themes and landscapes, are celebrated as significant contributions to the cultural heritage of Peru.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Revoredo

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

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

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