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

Regnery, 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 Regnery surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Regnery in America

Regnery is the 111988th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Regnery surname appeared 157 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 Regnery.

We can also compare 2010 data for Regnery 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 Regnery

The surname Regnery is of German origin, originating in the region of Bavaria in southern Germany. It dates back to the late medieval period, around the 14th or 15th century. The name is derived from the German word "Regner" or "Regnere," which means "ruler" or "governor." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who held a position of authority or governance in a particular area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Regnery can be found in the town records of Regensburg, a city in Bavaria, from the late 15th century. The name is also mentioned in various historical documents from other parts of Bavaria and the surrounding regions.

In the 16th century, a notable figure with the surname Regnery was Hans Regnery, a prominent merchant and trader who lived in Nuremberg, a major city in Bavaria. He was born in 1520 and played a significant role in the city's economic and commercial activities during that time.

Another individual of note was Johann Regnery, a scholar and writer who lived in the 17th century. He was born in 1635 in the town of Bamberg, Bavaria, and wrote several books on philosophy and theology, contributing to the intellectual discourse of his era.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure with the surname Regnery was Friedrich Regnery, a military officer who served in the Prussian army during the reign of Frederick the Great. He was born in 1725 and played a role in several military campaigns and battles of that time.

Another notable individual with the surname Regnery was Karl Regnery, a politician and statesman who lived in the 19th century. He was born in 1820 in Munich, Bavaria, and served as a member of the Bavarian parliament, representing the interests of his constituents during a period of political and social change.

Throughout its history, the surname Regnery has been associated with various places and regions within Germany, particularly in Bavaria and the surrounding areas. While there may have been variations in spelling, such as Regnär or Regnaire, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained consistent over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Regnery

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

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

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