Explore the Family Name Ravenel
The meaning of Ravenel
French: habitational name from Ravenel, the name of several places in various parts of France, e.g. in Oise, derived from Old French ravene (from Latin raphanus) ‘horseradish’. History: This surname is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors and also in the similar register of the Huguenot Society of South Carolina.
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How common is the last name Ravenel in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Ravenel has shown a slight increase over a decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 38,833rd in popularity, while by 2010, it had risen to be the 36,379th most common surname. The count of individuals with this last name also increased by nearly 15%, from 535 in 2000 to 615 in 2010. This rise corresponds to an increase in the proportion per 100k people from 0.2 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,833 | #36,379 | 6.32% |
| Count | 535 | 615 | 14.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.21 | 5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ravenel
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ravenel, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there's been a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. The majority identifying as Black increased from 66.92% to 68.62%. Meanwhile, those identifying as White decreased from 30.84% to 27.32%. The surname also saw its first instances of Hispanic identification, accounting for 2.6% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races also slightly increased from 1.31% to 1.46%. The data showed no Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native identifiers during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 66.92% | 68.62% | 2.54% |
| White | 30.84% | 27.32% | -11.41% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.6% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 1.46% | 11.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |