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

Reyas, 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 Reyas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Reyas in America

Reyas is the 66931st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Reyas surname appeared 295 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 Reyas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Reyas 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 Reyas

The surname "REYAS" is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is thought to derive from the Spanish word "reyal," which means "royal" or "regal," suggesting that the name may have been initially bestowed upon individuals who had some connection to royalty or nobility.

One of the earliest records of the surname "REYAS" can be found in the Libro de la Montería, a 14th-century manuscript detailing hunting expeditions during the reign of King Alfonso XI of Castile. This document mentions individuals bearing the name "Reyas" who participated in these royal hunts, lending credence to the theory of its noble origins.

In the 16th century, the surname "REYAS" appeared in various historical documents from the region of Andalusia, particularly in the city of Seville. One notable figure from this era was Pedro de Reyas (c. 1500-1567), a renowned architect and sculptor who contributed to the construction of several important religious buildings in Seville, including the Cathedral and the Alcázar.

During the 17th century, the name "REYAS" spread to other parts of Spain and the Spanish colonies in the Americas. Juan de Reyas (1603-1678), a Spanish conquistador and explorer, was among the early settlers in present-day Mexico and played a role in the colonization efforts there.

In the 18th century, the surname "REYAS" gained prominence in the realm of literature. Miguel de Reyas (1725-1801) was a Spanish poet and playwright whose works were widely celebrated during the Enlightenment period. His plays, such as "El desertor" and "La mujer firme," explored themes of honor, loyalty, and societal norms.

Another notable figure bearing the surname "REYAS" was Isabel de Reyas (1770-1835), a Spanish painter and portraitist who achieved considerable success during her lifetime. Her works, which often depicted members of the aristocracy and the wealthy bourgeoisie, are now part of various art collections in Spain and abroad.

These examples illustrate the long-standing presence of the surname "REYAS" throughout Spanish history, with its origins potentially rooted in the medieval nobility and later spreading to various fields, including art, literature, and exploration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Reyas

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

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

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