Explore the Family Name Reveles
The meaning of Reveles
Portuguese: habitational name from either of the places called Reveles in Portugal. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Carlos, Ruben, Eduardo, Enrique, Humberto, Juan, Rafael, Raul, Salvador, Arturo, Francisco.
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How common is the last name Reveles in the United States?
The Reveles surname has grown in popularity over the years according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. Between 2000 and 2010, the rank of this name improved from 9712 to 7821, an enhancement of 19.47%. The count of individuals bearing the Reveles surname also saw considerable growth of 37.93% during this decade, moving from 3069 to 4233. Subsequently, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k increased by 26.32%, indicating a higher prevalence in the population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,712 | #7,821 | 19.47% |
| Count | 3,069 | 4,233 | 37.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.14 | 1.44 | 26.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reveles
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting trends within those carrying the Reveles surname. The Hispanic community holds the largest percentage of this surname, showing a slight increase from 92.31% in 2000 to 93.43% in 2010. The next largest group, Whites, experienced a reduction of 17.59% during this period. There was a minor increase of 28.57% in the Black community, but overall they hold a small fraction of this surname. The Asian/Pacific Islander category also saw a significant increase of 62.50%, albeit from a very small base. Interestingly, the proportion of people identifying as Two or More Races decreased by 52.78%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained stable at 0.26% in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.31% | 93.43% | 1.21% |
| White | 6.48% | 5.34% | -17.59% |
| Black | 0.42% | 0.54% | 28.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.16% | 0.26% | 62.5% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.26% | 0.26% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.36% | 0.17% | -52.78% |