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

Reggie, 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 Reggie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Reggie in America

Reggie is the 84463rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Reggie surname appeared 222 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 Reggie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Reggie 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 Reggie

The surname Reggie is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be a variant of the Old English name Reginald, which is derived from the Germanic elements "ragin" meaning "counsel" and "wald" meaning "rule". This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who was a trusted advisor or counselor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Reggie can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. In this document, there are several entries for individuals with the surname Reggie or variations such as Reggy or Reggies.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the name Reggie appeared in various historical records and documents across England, particularly in the counties of Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Nottinghamshire. Some notable individuals from this period include Sir John Reggie, a knight who fought in the Battle of Crecy during the Hundred Years' War in 1346, and William Reggie, a landowner who is mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1279.

As time passed, the name Reggie also became associated with various place names in England, such as Reggie's Cross in Derbyshire and Reggie's Field in Gloucestershire. These place names likely derived from individuals with the surname Reggie who owned or lived in those areas.

One famous bearer of the surname Reggie was Sir William Reggie (1540-1621), an English merchant and politician who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1598. Another notable figure was James Reggie (1685-1758), a Scottish botanist and physician who made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy.

Other prominent individuals with the surname Reggie include:

1. John Reggie (1761-1823), an English architect known for his work on several churches and public buildings.
2. Thomas Reggie (1798-1870), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars and later became an explorer and author.
3. Mary Reggie (1835-1912), a British philanthropist and social reformer who campaigned for better working conditions for women and children.
4. Arthur Reggie (1868-1947), an English cricketer who played for the Gloucestershire County Cricket Club.
5. James Reggie (1902-1986), a Scottish-born American actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout his career.

While the surname Reggie may have evolved over time and taken on various spellings, its origins can be traced back to medieval England and the Old English name Reginald, reflecting a rich history and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Reggie

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

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

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