2000
#112,365
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 145
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Laregina
An Italian surname meaning "the queen" or "the female ruler".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Laregina. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Laregina surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Laregina in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Laregina, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.5%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Laregina
The surname LAREGINA is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Tuscany, specifically in the city of Florence, which was a center of artistic and cultural renaissance during that time period.
The name LAREGINA is derived from the Italian phrase "la regina," which translates to "the queen" in English. This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon someone who held a respected or influential position within their community, akin to a queen's status.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LAREGINA can be found in the archives of the Florentine Republic, where it appears in a document dated 1378. This document mentions a merchant named Gianni LAREGINA, who was involved in the wool trade, a significant industry in Florence during the Renaissance.
In the 15th century, the name LAREGINA gained further prominence when it was associated with the noble Medici family, one of the most influential and powerful dynasties in Renaissance Europe. Records show that a member of the Medici family, Giuliano LAREGINA, was born in 1447 and served as a diplomat and ambassador for the Florentine Republic.
During the Italian Renaissance, the name LAREGINA was also linked to the arts. One notable figure was the painter and sculptor Pietro LAREGINA, who lived from 1490 to 1547 and was renowned for his contributions to the Mannerist style of art.
In the 17th century, the name LAREGINA spread beyond Italy as Italian merchants and artisans migrated to other parts of Europe. For instance, a French painter named Jacques LAREGINA, born in 1612, gained recognition for his portraiture and religious works.
Another prominent figure bearing the surname LAREGINA was the Italian philosopher and theologian Giovanni LAREGINA, who lived from 1675 to 1741. He was known for his writings on natural philosophy and his defense of the Catholic Church's teachings.
As the centuries progressed, the name LAREGINA continued to be carried by individuals from various walks of life, including writers, musicians, and academics. One such example is the Italian novelist and poet Giuseppe LAREGINA, who lived from 1836 to 1912 and was celebrated for his literary works exploring themes of love and social commentary.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Laregina
Among Census respondents with the surname Laregina, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.5%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Laregina bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Laregina surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.2% · 107
- Hispanic or Latino7.5% · 9
- Two or more races2.5% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Laregina
Laregina appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#126,765
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 135
-10 bearers (-6.9%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 14,400 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
-15 bearers (-11.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 15,284 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #112,365 | 145 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #126,765 | 135 | 0.05 | -10 bearers (-6.9%) | Down 14,400 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | -15 bearers (-11.1%) | Down 15,284 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Laregina surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #126,765 | #142,049 | -12.1% |
| Count | 135 | 120 | -11.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -19.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Laregina bearers went from 135 to 120 (-11.1% change). The surname moved down 15,284 positions in the national ranking, going from #126,765 to #142,049.
FAQ
Laregina surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Laregina?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Laregina. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Laregina?
Laregina ranks #142,049 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 120 people with the surname Laregina. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Laregina.
Has Laregina become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Laregina went from 135 recorded bearers to 120. That is a decrease of 15 (-11.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #126,765 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Laregina?
Among Census respondents with the surname Laregina, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.5%) and Two or More Races (2.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Laregina in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.2% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Laregina appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.2%), Hispanic (7.5%), Two or More Races (2.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Laregina (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Laregina mean?
An Italian surname meaning "the queen" or "the female ruler". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Laregina (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Laregina?
Find out how many people have the last name Laregina on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.