Find out how popular the last name Arega is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Arega.

Arega, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Arega surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arega in America

Arega is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arega surname appeared 125 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Arega.

The history of the last name Arega

The surname AREGA has its origins tracing back to the region of Piedmont, in northwestern Italy. The name is believed to have derived from the Italian word "rega", which translates to "furrow" or "trench", suggesting a possible connection to agriculture or land cultivation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname AREGA can be found in the 14th century, in a document from the town of Asti, located in the Piedmont region. The document mentions a certain Giovanni Arega, who was a landowner and farmer during that time period.

In the 15th century, the AREGA name appeared in several records from the city of Turin, also in Piedmont. These records include mentions of various Arega families engaged in various trades and occupations, such as merchants, artisans, and even a few members of the clergy.

During the Renaissance period, the surname AREGA gained some prominence with the birth of Francesco Arega (1465-1538), a notable scholar and humanist from the town of Vercelli. Francesco Arega was widely respected for his contributions to the study of classical literature and his extensive writings on philosophy and rhetoric.

Another notable figure bearing the AREGA surname was Girolamo Arega (1590-1662), a renowned architect from Turin. Girolamo Arega is credited with designing several churches and palaces in the Piedmont region, including the Church of San Filippo Neri in Turin.

In the 18th century, the AREGA name was associated with the noble family of the same name from the town of Asti. This family had a long lineage and held significant landholdings and influence in the region. One member of this family, Carlo Arega (1712-1786), served as a high-ranking military officer in the Sardinian army.

As the centuries progressed, the AREGA surname continued to be present in various parts of Italy, with individuals bearing this name making contributions in various fields, including the arts, academia, and public service.

It's worth noting that the spelling of the surname has sometimes varied slightly, with variations such as Aregha or Arregha appearing in certain historical records. Additionally, the name has also been associated with certain place names in the Piedmont region, such as the town of Regio, which may have influenced its origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arega

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Arega.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Arega was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Arega was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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