Explore the Family Name Regalia
The meaning of Regalia
Italian (Varese): apparently from regalia ‘royalty, sovereignty, regality’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Antonio, Immaculata.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Regalia in the United States?
The surname Regalia, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight fluctuation in popularity over the years. In the year 2000, it was ranked 58,397, and by 2010 its rank slightly dipped to 60,790 marking a -4.1% change. The count of people with this surname also saw a minor increase from 325 to 331 between 2000 and 2010, which is a rise of 1.85%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by -8.33%, shifting from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,397 | #60,790 | -4.1% |
| Count | 325 | 331 | 1.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Regalia
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals with the Regalia surname identify as White, although there has been a slight decrease of -1.48% from 90.46% in 2000 to 89.12% in 2010. There's been an observable growth in Hispanic identification amongst individuals with this surname, increasing by 63.69% from 3.69% in 2000 to 6.04% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander community has also seen a modest increase of 7.79%. On the other hand, those identifying as two or more races dropped significantly by -45.49%. The percentages for Black and American Indian & Alaskan Native remained static at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.46% | 89.12% | -1.48% |
| Hispanic | 3.69% | 6.04% | 63.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.08% | 3.32% | 7.79% |
| Two or More Races | 2.77% | 1.51% | -45.49% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |