Explore the Family Name Rebello
The meaning of Rebello
1. Portuguese: variant of Rebelo. This form of the surname was taken to India in the 16th century by Portuguese colonists, where it is found in the western states. 2. Catalan (Rebelló): probably a nickname from a diminutive of rebell ‘rebel’. This surname is very rare in Spain. 3. Altered form of Italian Revello. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Jose, Mario, Carlos, Arlita, Celso, Deodato, Ernesto, Fernanda, Gerardo, Horacio, Joaquin. Portuguese Joaquim, Duarte, Marcio.
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How common is the last name Rebello in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rebello has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 13,823rd in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it had risen to the 13,322nd spot, marking an upward change of 3.62%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 14.1% during this period, moving from 2,007 to 2,290. Consequently, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people grew by 5.41%, from 0.74 to 0.78.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,823 | #13,322 | 3.62% |
| Count | 2,007 | 2,290 | 14.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.74 | 0.78 | 5.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rebello
The evolution of the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rebello also presents interesting shifts, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of people carrying this surname identified as White (76.07% in 2010, down from 81.96% in 2000), there were notable increases in other ethnicities over this decade. Specifically, the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose by 67.22%, from 5.43% to 9.08%. Those identifying as Hispanic also saw a jump of 15.28%, going from 9.62% to 11.09%. Additionally, some individuals started identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, where there were none reported in these categories in 2000. The group identifying as two or more races saw a minor increase of 1.41%, rising slightly from 2.84% to 2.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.96% | 76.07% | -7.19% |
| Hispanic | 9.62% | 11.09% | 15.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.43% | 9.08% | 67.22% |
| Two or More Races | 2.84% | 2.88% | 1.41% |
| Black | 0% | 0.66% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.22% | 0% |