2000
#124,109
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Regets
A surname derived from a term for a regicide or treacherous person.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Regets. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Regets 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
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Regets in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Regets, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Regets
The surname REGETS has its origins in the Czech Republic, originating in the late 15th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Old Czech word "řehtat," which means "to neigh" or "to whinny." This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname for someone who worked with horses or was associated with horses in some way.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name REGETS can be found in the Czech town of Kutná Hora, where a man named Jan Regets was documented in a municipal record from 1492. This document detailed a land transaction involving Jan Regets and provided insight into the early use of the surname.
In the 16th century, the name REGETS appeared in several historical records across Bohemia, which was then part of the Holy Roman Empire. One notable example is the reference to a miller named Václav Regets, who lived in the town of Tábor around 1550. His name appeared in a legal document related to a dispute over a water mill.
During the 17th century, the REGETS surname spread to other parts of Central Europe, particularly in regions with significant Czech populations. One notable individual from this period was Josef Regets, a Czech artist born in 1632 in Prague. He was known for his baroque-style paintings and frescoes, many of which can still be found in churches and monasteries across the Czech Republic.
In the 18th century, the REGETS surname gained further recognition with the birth of Jan Nepomuk Regets in 1745. He was a respected Czech composer and violinist who contributed to the development of Czech classical music. His works were performed throughout Europe during his lifetime, and some of his compositions have been preserved in various archives.
As the 19th century dawned, the REGETS surname continued to be prevalent in Czech lands, with several notable individuals bearing the name. One such person was Anna Regets, born in 1810 in the town of Chrudim. She was a prominent figure in the Czech women's rights movement and advocated for equal educational opportunities for women.
These examples illustrate the rich history and diverse backgrounds of individuals who have carried the surname REGETS over the centuries. While the name's origins can be traced back to the Czech Republic, its presence has extended across Central Europe and beyond, reflecting the migration patterns and cultural influences of the region.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Regets
Among Census respondents with the surname Regets, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Regets 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 Regets surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.1% · 100
- Hispanic or Latino5.4% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Regets
Regets 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
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
-12 bearers (-9.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 19,040 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-5 bearers (-4.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,516 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #124,109 | 128 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | -12 bearers (-9.4%) | Down 19,040 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.3%) | Down 5,516 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 Regets 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 | #143,149 | #148,665 | -3.9% |
| Count | 116 | 111 | -4.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Regets bearers went from 116 to 111 (-4.3% change). The surname moved down 5,516 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #148,665.
FAQ
Regets surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Regets?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Regets. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Regets?
Regets ranks #148,665 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 111 people with the surname Regets. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), 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 Regets.
Has Regets become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Regets went from 116 recorded bearers to 111. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #143,149 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Regets?
Among Census respondents with the surname Regets, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%). 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 Regets in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.1% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Regets appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.1%), Hispanic (5.4%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%). 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 Regets (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 Regets mean?
A surname derived from a term for a regicide or treacherous person. 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 Regets (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 surname Regets?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.