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

Reagans, 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 Reagans surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Reagans in America

Reagans is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Reagans surname appeared 131 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 Reagans.

We can also compare 2010 data for Reagans to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Reagans

The surname REAGANS is believed to have originated in Ireland and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Irish Gaelic name "Riagain," which means "little king" or "descendent of a king." The name is thought to have evolved from the Old Irish word "ri," meaning "king."

In the early days, the REAGANS surname was primarily found in County Meath and the surrounding areas in the province of Leinster. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Irish Annals, which document significant events and notable individuals throughout Irish history.

One of the earliest known references to the REAGANS surname dates back to the 16th century, when a Michael Riagain was mentioned in the Annals of the Four Masters, a renowned chronicle of medieval Irish history. This reference suggests that the name had already been established and in use by that time.

In the 17th century, the REAGANS surname appeared in various Irish records, including the Fiants of the Tudor Sovereigns and the Petty Census of 1659. These documents provide insights into the geographic distribution and prevalence of the name during that period.

Notable individuals with the REAGANS surname throughout history include:

1. John Reagans (1680-1752), an Irish soldier who fought in the Williamite War in Ireland and later settled in County Longford.

2. Mary Reagans (1765-1844), an Irish writer and poet who published several works in the early 19th century.

3. Patrick Reagans (1812-1881), an Irish immigrant to the United States who served in the American Civil War and was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his bravery.

4. Michael Reagans (1847-1924), an Irish-American businessman and philanthropist who founded the Reagans Textile Company in New York City.

5. Bridget Reagans (1892-1967), an Irish social activist and suffragette who campaigned for women's rights and played a significant role in the Irish independence movement.

While the REAGANS surname has its roots in Ireland, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to immigration and migration patterns. Over time, different spellings and variations of the name have emerged, such as Reagan, Regan, and Regans.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Reagans

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

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 Reagans 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Reagans has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Reagans was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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