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.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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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: 10,453
  • 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.

Ranking information for the surname Regis is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RJS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R0202
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IY1 JH IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈriΚ€Ιͺs/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RJS', 'RKS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Regis in Braille

Here's how to represent Regis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Regis in braille

How to sign the name Regis using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Regis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Regis in sign language

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