Explore the Family Name Regnier
The meaning of Regnier
French (also Régnier): from the personal name Regnier, Régnier, from ancient Germanic Raginhari, composed of the elements ragin ‘counsel’ and hari ‘army’. Compare Rainier, Reinier, and Renier. History: Pierre Régnier from La Rochelle in Charente-Maritime, France, married Marie-Madeleine Charles in Longueuil, QC, in 1718. — This surname is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors and also in the similar register of the Huguenot Society of South Carolina. Some characteristic forenames: French Lucien, Micheline, Pierre, Andre, Celestine, Felicie, Guilene, Marcel, Marcelle, Patrice, Romain.
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How common is the last name Regnier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Regnier experienced a slight decrease in ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from 12,317th to 12,476th place. Despite this slight dip in ranking, the number of individuals with the Regnier surname actually increased by 7.47%, from 2,315 people in 2000 to 2,488 people in 2010. However, as a proportion per 100k people, there was a small decline of 2.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,317 | #12,476 | -1.29% |
| Count | 2,315 | 2,488 | 7.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.86 | 0.84 | -2.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Regnier
Regarding its ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders and individuals identifying as two or more races with the Regnier surname saw increases of 4.62% and 69.47%, respectively. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly by 2.86%. The most significant increase was seen in those identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 1.25% to 2.61%, an increase of 108.80%. There was also a rise in those identifying as Black, from 2.29% to 3.14%, a 37.12% change. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a decrease from 0.52% to 0.32%, a drop of 38.46%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.34% | 91.64% | -2.86% |
| Black | 2.29% | 3.14% | 37.12% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 2.61% | 108.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.95% | 1.61% | 69.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.65% | 0.68% | 4.62% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.52% | 0.32% | -38.46% |