Explore the Family Name Regala
The meaning of Regala
Hispanic (Philippines): nickname from Spanish regala ‘gunwale’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Regala in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Regala has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 49,366, but by 2010, it had jumped to a ranking of 40,672, reflecting an increase of 17.61%. Moreover, the number of people with this surname also rose from 400 to 537 during this period, marking a significant jump of 34.25%. The proportion of individuals carrying the Regala name per 100,000 people also increased by 20%, moving from 0.15 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,366 | #40,672 | 17.61% |
| Count | 400 | 537 | 34.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.18 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Regala
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals with the Regala surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, though this group saw a slight decrease of 1.99% from 2000 to 2010. Although the percentage of those identifying as White or Hispanic decreased, there was a noticeable rise among those identifying as Black - up 136% from 2000 to 2010. Those reporting two or more races also saw an increase, jumping 34.86% during the same period. There were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 80.75% | 79.14% | -1.99% |
| White | 10.25% | 8.38% | -18.24% |
| Two or More Races | 5.25% | 7.08% | 34.86% |
| Black | 1.5% | 3.54% | 136% |
| Hispanic | 2.25% | 1.86% | -17.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |