Explore the Family Name Rega
The meaning of Rega
Italian (mainly Campania): perhaps a variant of Riga. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Pasco, Aniello, Amato, Antonio, Carmine, Gennaro, Luciano, Rocco, Romeo.
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How common is the last name Rega in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rega experienced a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 24,406th most common surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 25,503rd position — a decrease of about 4.49%. However, the actual number of people bearing the surname Rega marginally increased from 961 individuals in 2000 to 969 in 2010. The proportion per 100k also saw a decrease of approximately 8.33% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,406 | #25,503 | -4.49% |
| Count | 961 | 969 | 0.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.33 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rega
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rega, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is primarily held by White individuals. In 2000, nearly 92% of individuals with the surname identified as White, although that figure decreased slightly to around 89% by 2010. There was a notable increase in the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic, with this group growing from 6.87% in 2000 to 9.08% in 2010. Small proportions of individuals with the surname Rega identified as belonging to two or more races or Black, while no reported instances were found of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.99% | 89.16% | -3.08% |
| Hispanic | 6.87% | 9.08% | 32.17% |
| Black | 0% | 0.72% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.62% | 0.62% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |