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

Regna, 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 Regna surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Regna in America

Regna is the 93921st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Regna surname appeared 195 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 Regna.

We can also compare 2010 data for Regna 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 Regna

The surname "REGNA" is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "regnare," which means "to reign" or "to rule." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who held positions of power or authority, such as nobles, lords, or rulers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "REGNA" can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Longobardo," a collection of historical documents from the Lombard period in Italy, dating back to the 8th century. In these documents, the name appears to be associated with individuals from the region of Lombardy, which was once ruled by the Lombard dynasty.

During the 11th century, a nobleman named Guido Regna was mentioned in a charter from the city of Pavia, located in the northern region of Lombardy. This document suggests that the Regna family held significant influence and land holdings in the area during that time period.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Pietro Regna was a prominent scholar and philosopher from the city of Bologna. He is recognized for his contributions to the study of logic and metaphysics during the medieval era.

Another historical figure with the surname "REGNA" was Giacomo Regna, a renowned architect and engineer who lived in the 15th century. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings and structures in the Italian cities of Genoa and Milan.

In the 16th century, the name "REGNA" appears in records from the city of Venice, where a merchant named Antonio Regna was involved in the lucrative spice trade between Europe and the East Indies.

While the surname "REGNA" originated in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and intermarriage. However, its earliest roots and historical significance can be traced back to the medieval period in the Italian peninsula, where it was associated with individuals of influence and authority.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Regna

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

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

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