Explore the Family Name Revelle
The meaning of Revelle
English (of Norman origin): variant of Revell. This surname is now rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Revelle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Revelle" has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, Revelle ranked 20,111th, dropping to 21,260th by 2010, which is a decrease of 5.71%. However, the overall count of individuals with this surname remained consistent at 1,233 between the two census years. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a minor decrease from 0.46 in 2000 to 0.42 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,111 | #21,260 | -5.71% |
| Count | 1,233 | 1,233 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.42 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Revelle
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts among those who identify as Revelle. While the majority of individuals with this last name identify as White (84.83% in 2010, down slightly from 85.56% in 2000), other ethnic identities have seen increases. For instance, the percentage of those identifying as having two or more races increased from 2.11% in 2000 to 3.33% in 2010. Furthermore, although there were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in 2000, by 2010, these groups represented 0.41% and 2.11% respectively of the Revelle population. Conversely, Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native identities saw decreases during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.56% | 84.83% | -0.85% |
| Black | 8.6% | 8.03% | -6.63% |
| Two or More Races | 2.11% | 3.33% | 57.82% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.11% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.95% | 1.3% | -33.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.41% | 0% |