Explore the Family Name Regueiro
The meaning of Regueiro
Galician and Portuguese: habitational name from any of numerous places called Regueiro, mainly in Galicia (Spain), derived from rego ‘water flow’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Regueiro in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Regueiro has seen an increase in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 76,946th most common surname but rose to 70,833rd by 2010, reflecting a change of 7.94%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period from 232 to 276, a rise of about 18.97%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,946 | #70,833 | 7.94% |
| Count | 232 | 276 | 18.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Regueiro
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Regueiro, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has predominantly been Hispanic. In 2000, 77.16% of individuals with the Regueiro surname identified as Hispanic, and this percentage increased to 84.42% by 2010, a change of 9.41%. There was a decrease in those identifying as White, from 22.41% in 2000 to 14.86% in 2010, a decline of 33.69%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian or Alaskan Native, or of two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 77.16% | 84.42% | 9.41% |
| White | 22.41% | 14.86% | -33.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |