2000
#91,801
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 186
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.07
Very Rare Last name
Revelez
A French surname derived from the word "révéler" meaning "to reveal" or "to disclose".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 241 Americans carry the last name Revelez. That puts it at #93,627 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,422,217 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Revelez surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
241
1 in 1,422,217
Census rank
#93,627
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
210
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 210 bearers of the surname Revelez in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 93627th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Revelez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 91.0%. The next largest groups are White (5.2%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Revelez
The surname Revelez is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish verb "revelar," which means "to reveal" or "to disclose." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was known for their honesty or for revealing information.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname Revelez can be traced back to the 13th century in regions such as Andalusia and Catalonia. In these areas, the name was sometimes spelled as "Revellez" or "Revelés," reflecting the variations in local dialects and orthographic conventions.
One notable historical figure with the surname Revelez was Juan Revelez, a renowned cartographer who lived in the 15th century. He was responsible for creating several highly detailed maps of the Spanish Empire, which were instrumental in navigating the vast territories under Spanish control.
In the 16th century, a man named Diego Revelez gained prominence as a skilled architect and engineer. He was involved in the construction of several notable buildings and fortifications throughout Spain, including the famous Alcázar of Segovia.
During the 17th century, a woman named Juana Revelez made a significant contribution to the field of education. She established one of the first schools in Granada, providing educational opportunities for children from underprivileged backgrounds.
The name Revelez also has ties to the Basque region of Spain. In the 18th century, a prominent Basque family with the surname Revelez played a crucial role in the development of the local wine industry, establishing several successful vineyards and wineries.
Another notable figure with the surname Revelez was Miguel Revelez, a celebrated painter who lived in the 19th century. His works, which often depicted scenes from everyday life in Spain, were highly acclaimed and can be found in several prestigious art museums throughout the country.
While the surname Revelez originated in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly Latin American countries, due to Spanish colonization and migration patterns. However, its roots and historical significance remain closely tied to its Spanish heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Revelez
Among Census respondents with the surname Revelez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 91.0%. The next largest groups are White (5.2%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Revelez bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Revelez surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino91.0% · 191
- White5.2% · 11
- Two or more races1.9% · 4
- Black or African American1.0% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Revelez
Revelez appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#118,185
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 147
-39 bearers (-21.0%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 26,384 places
2020
#93,627
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 210
+63 bearers (+42.9%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Up 24,558 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #91,801 | 186 | 0.07 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #118,185 | 147 | 0.05 | -39 bearers (-21.0%) | Down 26,384 places |
| 2020 | #93,627 | 210 | 0.07 | +63 bearers (+42.9%) | Up 24,558 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Revelez surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #118,185 | #93,627 | 20.8% |
| Count | 147 | 210 | 42.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.07 | 40.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Revelez bearers went from 147 to 210 (+42.9% change). The surname moved up 24,558 positions in the national ranking, going from #118,185 to #93,627.
FAQ
Revelez surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Revelez?
Name Census estimates that about 241 living Americans carry the surname Revelez. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,422,217 residents.
How common is Revelez?
Revelez ranks #93,627 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 210 people with the surname Revelez. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (241), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.07 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.07 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Revelez.
Has Revelez become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Revelez went from 147 recorded bearers to 210. That is an increase of 63 (+42.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #118,185 to #93,627.
What does the Census say about the background of Revelez?
Among Census respondents with the surname Revelez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 91.0%. The next largest groups are White (5.2%) and Two or More Races (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Revelez in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.0% (191 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Revelez appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (91.0%), White (5.2%), Two or More Races (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Revelez (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Revelez mean?
A French surname derived from the word "révéler" meaning "to reveal" or "to disclose". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Revelez (0.07 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Revelez?
If you just want to know how many Americans have the surname Revelez, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.