Regula

Regula Meaning & Origin

About Regula
The surname Regula is of Italian origin and is derived from the Latin word "regula," meaning "rule" or "measure." It is likely an occupational surname, originally given to someone who worked as a ruler or a person who enforced rules and regulations. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was known for being strict or adhering closely to rules.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Regula: 905
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26,853
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.31

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Regula 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 Regula is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RKL
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R02040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EH0 G UW1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/rɛˈgulə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Regula in Braille

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

The name Regula in braille

How to sign the name Regula using Sign Language

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

The name Regula in sign language

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