Explore the Family Name Revak
The meaning of Revak
Slovak (Revák): nickname from a derivative of revať ‘to shout, cry out’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Revak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Revak saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Revak ranked 32,567 in terms of commonality amongst surnames in the U.S., but fell to 34,185 by 2010, reflecting a 4.97% decrease. The number of individuals with this surname remained relatively stable, decreasing only slightly from 665 in 2000 to 664 in 2010, a minimal change of -0.15%. The proportion of people named Revak per 100,000 population also dropped by 8% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,567 | #34,185 | -4.97% |
| Count | 665 | 664 | -0.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Revak
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Revak as per the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a minor increase from 94.59% to 94.88%. The percentage of Revaks who recognized themselves as Hispanic grew from 2.26% to 2.71%, a rise of nearly 20%. A noticeable reduction was seen within those identifying with two or more races, which decreased from 2.41% to 1.51%. There were no reported Revaks that identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, however, by 2010, there was a slight uptick to 0.75% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.59% | 94.88% | 0.31% |
| Hispanic | 2.26% | 2.71% | 19.91% |
| Two or More Races | 2.41% | 1.51% | -37.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.75% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |