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

Regla, 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 Regla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Regla in America

Regla is the 81181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Regla surname appeared 233 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 Regla.

We can also compare 2010 data for Regla 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 Regla

The surname REGLA is of Spanish origin and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "regla," which means "rule" or "regulation." The name may have been initially given to someone who worked in a position of authority, such as a magistrate or a municipal official responsible for enforcing rules and regulations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname REGLA can be found in medieval Spanish documents from the 13th century. It appears that some of the earliest bearers of this name were concentrated in the regions of Andalusia and Castile, where it was not uncommon for surnames to reflect occupations or positions of authority.

In the 15th century, the surname REGLA was documented in records related to the Spanish Inquisition. Notably, Juan de REGLA, a merchant from Seville, was accused of heresy and faced persecution by the Inquisition in 1487. Although his fate remains uncertain, this historical reference highlights the presence of the surname during that era.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, as Spain expanded its colonial empire, the surname REGLA was carried to various parts of the Americas. Some notable individuals bearing this name include:

1. Pedro de REGLA (c. 1530 - 1592), a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru.
2. Juana de REGLA (1588 - 1660), a renowned painter from Seville known for her religious-themed works.
3. Antonio de REGLA (1605 - 1677), a Spanish missionary who established several missions in New Spain (modern-day Mexico).

In the 18th century, the surname REGLA continued to be present in Spain and its colonies. One notable figure was Diego de REGLA (1712 - 1783), a military officer who served in the Spanish Army and participated in various campaigns in the Americas.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the surname REGLA also found its way to other parts of the world, including the Philippines, where it was documented in records from the late 18th century. Juan REGLA (1755 - 1832), a Spanish missionary and linguist, made significant contributions to the study of Filipino languages and dialects.

Throughout its history, the surname REGLA has maintained a strong connection to its Spanish roots and has been associated with various occupations, including merchants, artists, military personnel, and religious figures. While the name may have originated as a reflection of authority or rule-making, its bearers have left their mark in diverse fields across multiple centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Regla

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

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

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