Explore the Family Name Reges
The meaning of Reges
Portuguese (Brazil): perhaps from a variant of the personal name Régis (see Regis).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Reges in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Reges experienced a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranking at 51,024 in 2000, it fell to 63,873 in 2010, marking a 25.18% decline. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname dropped from 384 to 312 during that same period, a reduction of 18.75%. The proportion of Reges per 100,000 people contracted by 21.43%, standing at 0.14 in 2000 and decreasing to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,024 | #63,873 | -25.18% |
| Count | 384 | 312 | -18.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reges
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Reges, the Decennial U.S. Census provides an insightful breakdown. In 2000, 61.98% of those bearing the surname identified as White, climbing to 70.51% in 2010. However, the Hispanic ethnic identity saw a decrease from 31.77% to 26.92% over the decade. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races also decreased significantly, from 3.91% in 2000 to 1.6% in 2010. The percentage of people identifying as Black was 1.3% in 2000, but this figure was suppressed in the 2010 data for privacy reasons. No one identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native was recorded in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.98% | 70.51% | 13.76% |
| Hispanic | 31.77% | 26.92% | -15.27% |
| Two or More Races | 3.91% | 1.6% | -59.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.3% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |