Explore the Family Name Regas
The meaning of Regas
1. Greek: variant of Riga. 2. Catalan (Regàs): habitational name from any of numerous places called Regàs, derived from Catalan rec ‘irrigation channel’. Some characteristic forenames: Greek Constantine, Demetrios, Demosthenes, Stelios.
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How common is the last name Regas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Regas has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Regas was ranked as the 40,552nd most popular surname, with a count of 508 individuals. By 2010, it had risen to the 40,371st position with an increased count of 542 individuals, indicating a change of 0.45 in rank and a 6.69% increase in count. However, the proportion per 100,000 people dipped by 5.26% during this period, from 0.19 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,552 | #40,371 | 0.45% |
| Count | 508 | 542 | 6.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Regas
On the subject of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Regas identified as White, accounting for 94.29% in 2000 and 92.80% in 2010, marking a decrease of 1.58%. The Hispanic community saw an increase from 3.94% to 4.61% during the same period, indicating a growth rate of 17.01%. People identifying as two or more ethnicities decreased from 1.77% to 1.29%, a drop of 27.12%. Meanwhile, there were no reported instances of the surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.29% | 92.8% | -1.58% |
| Hispanic | 3.94% | 4.61% | 17.01% |
| Two or More Races | 1.77% | 1.29% | -27.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |