2000
#8,959
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,356
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.24
Rare Last name
Reina
A Spanish surname meaning "queen," derived from the Latin word "regina."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 4,669 Americans carry the last name Reina. That puts it at #7,811 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.36 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 73,411 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Reina surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Reina with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
4.7K
1 in 73,411
Census rank
#7,811
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.4
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
4.1K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 4,072 bearers of the surname Reina in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.36 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 7811th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Reina, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 65.4%. The next largest groups are White (29.7%) and Black (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Reina
The surname Reina is of Spanish origin, derived from the word "reina," which means "queen" in Spanish. It originated as a descriptive nickname, likely referring to someone with a regal or noble bearing or perhaps someone who held a position of authority or influence.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Reina can be found in the Repartimiento de Sevilla, a document dating back to the 13th century that recorded the distribution of land and property in Seville after the Christian conquest of the city in 1248. This document mentions individuals with the surname Reina, suggesting that the name had already been established in Spain by that time.
In the 14th century, the Reina surname appeared in various historical records from the regions of Andalusia and Castile in Spain. For instance, Pedro Reina, a notable figure from Seville, was mentioned in documents from the year 1340.
During the 15th century, the surname Reina continued to spread across Spain, and it can be found in records from cities like Barcelona and Valencia. One notable bearer of the name was Hernando de Reina (1520-1565), a Spanish theologian and Bible translator who produced the first Spanish translation of the Bible directly from the original Hebrew and Greek texts.
In the 16th century, the Reina surname gained further prominence with individuals like Juan Reina (1537-1623), a Spanish Protestant reformer and theologian who played a significant role in the Spanish Reformation.
As the Spanish Empire expanded, the surname Reina also made its way to the Americas, where it can be found in historical records from various Spanish colonies. For example, Diego Reina (1590-1666), a Spanish conquistador and explorer, was involved in the exploration and colonization of parts of present-day Mexico and Central America.
Throughout history, the Reina surname has been associated with numerous notable individuals, such as Juan Antonio Reina (1760-1809), a Spanish military officer and politician who served as the interim President of the Supreme Central and Governing Junta of Spain during the Peninsular War against Napoleon.
Overall, the surname Reina has a rich history rooted in the Spanish language and culture, reflecting the influence of nobility, authority, and significant historical figures who have carried this name over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Reina
Among Census respondents with the surname Reina, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 65.4%. The next largest groups are White (29.7%) and Black (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Reina bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Reina surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino65.4% · 2,663
- White29.7% · 1,209
- Black or African American2.0% · 83
- Two or more races1.0% · 41
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 38
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 38
Timeline
Historical Census data for Reina
Reina appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#7,915
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,180
+824 bearers (+24.6%)
Per 100,000 1.42
Rank movement Up 1,044 places
2020
#7,811
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,072
-108 bearers (-2.6%)
Per 100,000 1.36
Rank movement Up 104 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #8,959 | 3,356 | 1.24 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #7,915 | 4,180 | 1.42 | +824 bearers (+24.6%) | Up 1,044 places |
| 2020 | #7,811 | 4,072 | 1.36 | -108 bearers (-2.6%) | Up 104 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Reina surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,915 | #7,811 | 1.3% |
| Count | 4,180 | 4,072 | -2.6% |
| Per 100K | 1.42 | 1.36 | -4.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Reina bearers went from 4,180 to 4,072 (-2.6% change). The surname moved up 104 positions in the national ranking, going from #7,915 to #7,811.
FAQ
Reina surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Reina?
Name Census estimates that about 4,669 living Americans carry the surname Reina. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 73,411 residents.
How common is Reina?
Reina ranks #7,811 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.36 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 4,072 people with the surname Reina. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (4,669), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.36 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.36 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Reina.
Has Reina become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Reina went from 4,180 recorded bearers to 4,072. That is a decrease of 108 (-2.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #7,915 to #7,811.
What does the Census say about the background of Reina?
Among Census respondents with the surname Reina, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 65.4%. The next largest groups are White (29.7%) and Black (2.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Reina in the 2020 Census, accounting for 65.4% (2,663 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Reina appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (65.4%), White (29.7%), Black (2.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Reina (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Reina mean?
A Spanish surname meaning "queen," derived from the Latin word "regina." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Reina (1.36 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Reina?
For a quick modern take, check how common the surname Reina is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.