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

Reagins, 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 Reagins surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Reagins in America

Reagins is the 132206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Reagins surname appeared 128 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 Reagins.

The history of the last name Reagins

The surname Reagins has its origins in England, dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old English words "read" and "gyn," which together translate to "red valley" or "red ravine." This suggests that the name may have originated from a particular geographical location characterized by reddish-hued soil or landscape features.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Reagins can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1190, where it is spelled "Readgyn." This document indicates that the name was already established in the region during the latter part of the 12th century.

The Reagins surname has also been closely associated with the village of Redruth in Cornwall, England. The name "Redruth" is believed to have originated from the Cornish words "red" and "rudh," meaning "red ford" or "red stream." It is possible that some early bearers of the Reagins name hailed from this area, contributing to the spread and variation of the surname.

In the 13th century, the name appears in various records as "Redgyn" and "Redgyne." One notable individual from this period was William Redgyn, a landowner and prominent figure in the county of Somerset, who lived around 1240.

During the 16th century, the surname underwent further spelling variations, including "Reagyn," "Regen," and "Regens." In 1587, a certain John Reagyn was recorded as a merchant in the city of Bristol, indicating the name's presence in urban centers.

Another noteworthy figure was Sir Thomas Regen (1545-1620), a wealthy landowner and magistrate in Warwickshire. His descendants continued to use the Regen spelling for several generations.

In the 17th century, the spelling "Reagins" began to emerge more consistently. One example is Richard Reagins (1632-1701), a respected lawyer and legal scholar from Oxfordshire.

Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, the Reagins surname appeared across various regions of England, with several individuals achieving prominence in their respective fields. Examples include:

1. Thomas Reagins (1718-1792), a renowned architect who designed several churches and country estates in Gloucestershire.
2. Elizabeth Reagins (1775-1849), a celebrated poet and writer whose works were widely published in her lifetime.
3. Captain James Reagins (1821-1898), a naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the Crimean War and received various honors for his service.
4. Sir William Reagins (1840-1914), a prominent industrialist and philanthropist who played a significant role in the development of the textile industry in Lancashire.
5. Mary Reagins (1867-1945), an influential educator and advocate for women's rights, who established several schools for girls in London.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Reagins

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

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

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