Regis

Regis Meaning & Origin

About Regis
The surname Regis is of Latin origin and derives from the word "rex," meaning "king" or "ruler." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify someone as the "son of Regis." The name Regis is associated with nobility and leadership, suggesting that individuals with this surname may have had ancestors who held positions of power or authority.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Regis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Regis: 3,076
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10453
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Regis based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RJS
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IY1 JH IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈriʤɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RJS', 'RKS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R220

Accessibility & Communication

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