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

Regueira, 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 Regueira surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Regueira in America

Regueira is the 84748th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Regueira surname appeared 221 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 Regueira.

We can also compare 2010 data for Regueira 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 Regueira

The surname Regueira is of Portuguese origin, believed to have originated in the northern regions of the country during the medieval period. The name is derived from the Portuguese word "rega," meaning "irrigation" or "water channel," and likely referred to someone who lived near or worked with irrigation systems or water channels.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Regueira surname can be found in the "Livro Velho de Linhagens" (Old Book of Lineages), a Portuguese genealogical record from the 13th century. This suggests that the name was already established in Portugal by that time.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named João Regueira served as a scribe and notary in the court of King João I of Portugal. His work included transcribing important legal documents and correspondence during the king's reign.

During the Age of Discovery in the 15th and 16th centuries, some individuals bearing the Regueira surname may have participated in Portugal's maritime explorations and colonization efforts, as many Portuguese families sought new opportunities in the overseas territories.

The surname Regueira has also been associated with various place names in Portugal, such as Regueira de Pontes, a parish in the municipality of Leiria, and Regueira, a locality in the municipality of Fafe. These place names likely influenced the adoption and spread of the surname in those regions.

One notable figure with the Regueira surname was Luís Regueira (1715-1796), a Portuguese painter and engraver known for his religious works and portraits. He studied in Rome and became a member of the Academy of St. Luke, one of the oldest academies of art in Europe.

Another individual worth mentioning is Manuel Regueira (1892-1977), a Portuguese sculptor and ceramist who played a significant role in the revival of traditional Portuguese ceramic arts in the early 20th century. His works can be found in various museums and public spaces in Portugal.

In the literary realm, José Regueira (1914-2002) was a Portuguese poet and writer who belonged to the Presença literary movement. He published several collections of poetry and received critical acclaim for his contributions to Portuguese literature.

The surname Regueira has also been found in other Portuguese-speaking regions, such as Brazil and parts of Africa, likely carried by Portuguese settlers and immigrants during the colonial era.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Regueira

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

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

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