Explore the Family Name Regen
The meaning of Regen
1. German: from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name with ragin ‘advice, counsel’. 2. German: habitational name from a place called Regen, for example in the Upper Palatinate (Bavaria). 3. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Regen ‘rain’.
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How common is the last name Regen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Regen has seen a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 61,207 and decreased to 71,478 in 2010, showing a change of -16.78%. The total count of individuals with this surname also reduced from 307 in 2000 to 273 in 2010, marking an -11.07% change. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped from 0.11 to 0.09, which is an -18.18% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,207 | #71,478 | -16.78% |
| Count | 307 | 273 | -11.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Regen
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Regen, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a high concentration within the White demographic. This group held steady at approximately 97% between 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease from 97.39% to 97.07%. There were no recorded instances of the surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.39% | 97.07% | -0.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |