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

Regmi, 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 Regmi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Regmi in America

Regmi is the 39352nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Regmi surname appeared 559 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 Regmi.

The history of the last name Regmi

The surname REGMI is of Nepalese origin, tracing its roots back to the ancient Khas people of western Nepal. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'rashtra', meaning kingdom or nation, and the suffix 'mi' denoting a person associated with or belonging to a particular entity.

This surname is believed to have emerged during the medieval period when Nepal was divided into numerous principalities, each ruled by a different clan or lineage. The REGMI surname likely originated among the ruling or aristocratic class of one such principality, perhaps as a designation of their authority over the land.

Historical records suggest that the REGMI name first appeared in inscriptions and manuscripts from the 12th century, during the reign of the Malla dynasty in western Nepal. One notable example is the Vajracharya manuscript, which mentions a REGMI family as prominent landowners and advisors to the Malla kings.

In the 14th century, a REGMI named Jaya Regmi is recorded as having served as a minister in the court of King Jagat Malla of Kathmandu. This indicates the prominence and influence of the REGMI lineage during that era.

Another illustrious figure bearing this surname was Kaji Kalu Pande REGMI, a military strategist and advisor to King Prithvi Narayan Shah in the late 18th century. His contributions were instrumental in the unification of Nepal and the establishment of the Shah dynasty.

During the 19th century, the REGMI family continued to play a significant role in Nepalese politics and administration. Bhimsen Thapa REGMI (1775-1839) was a prominent military leader and prime minister, while his nephew Mathabar Singh REGMI (1798-1845) served as the governor of various regions.

In more recent times, notable individuals with the REGMI surname include Kul Chandra REGMI (1924-2020), a renowned historian and author, and Prem Bahadur REGMI (1934-2017), a distinguished legal scholar and former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nepal.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Regmi

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

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

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