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

Regus, 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 Regus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Regus in America

Regus is the 95545th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Regus surname appeared 191 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 Regus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Regus 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 Regus

The surname "Regus" is believed to have originated in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "regus," which means "ruler" or "governor." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who held a position of authority or leadership in their community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the historical records of the city of Cologne, where a certain Johannes Regus was mentioned as a prominent merchant in the year 1572. It is possible that his family had adopted the surname due to their involvement in local governance or commerce.

In the late 17th century, the Regus family spread across various regions of Germany, with branches establishing themselves in cities like Hamburg, Leipzig, and Berlin. Several notable individuals bearing this surname emerged during this time, including Friedrich Regus (1625-1691), a renowned theologian and author from Saxony.

The name Regus also made its way to other parts of Europe, particularly in the Netherlands and England. In the Dutch city of Amsterdam, records from the 1700s mention a merchant named Willem Regus, who traded in spices and textiles. Meanwhile, in England, the surname appeared in the parish records of Surrey, where a family by the name of Regus resided in the village of Guildford during the late 18th century.

One of the most prominent figures with the surname Regus was Hans Regus (1804-1881), a German philosopher and academic who taught at the University of Berlin. His influential works on ethics and metaphysics earned him widespread recognition in intellectual circles of the time.

Another notable individual was Maria Regus (1871-1942), a Polish-born artist and sculptor who gained recognition for her avant-garde style and works inspired by Cubism and Expressionism. Her sculptures can be found in various museums across Europe.

In the realm of literature, the name Regus is associated with the German novelist and playwright, Otto Regus (1889-1957), whose works explored themes of social commentary and the human condition. His most famous work, "The Burden of Existence," was published in 1932 and received critical acclaim.

While the surname Regus may not be as widespread as some others, its historical roots and association with notable figures in various fields have contributed to its enduring presence throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Regus

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

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

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