2000
#1,181
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 27,215
First available Census row
Per 100,000 10.09
Uncommon Last name
Reyna
A Spanish surname meaning "queen," derived from the Latin word "regina."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 39,229 Americans carry the last name Reyna. That puts it at #1,004 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 11.45 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 8,737 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Reyna 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.
Bearers in the US
39K
1 in 8,737
Census rank
#1,004
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
11.4
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
34K
uncommon in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 34,210 bearers of the surname Reyna in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 11.45 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 1004th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Reyna, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 91.7%. The next largest groups are White (6.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Reyna
The surname REYNA originates from Spain and is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "reina," meaning "queen." This name has a long and fascinating history that can be traced back to the medieval era in the Iberian Peninsula.
During the Middle Ages, Spain was ruled by various monarchs, and the title "reina" held significant importance and prestige. It is possible that the surname REYNA was initially given to individuals who were associated with the royal court or had close ties to the queen, either through service or kinship.
One of the earliest known references to the surname REYNA can be found in the historical records of the Kingdom of Aragon, which was a prominent realm in the eastern part of the Iberian Peninsula. In the 13th century, a nobleman named Rodrigo REYNA was mentioned in a document related to a land dispute, indicating the presence of this surname during that time period.
As the centuries passed, the surname REYNA spread throughout Spain and its colonies, with notable individuals bearing this name emerging in various fields. One such figure was Pedro REYNA, a Spanish conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico in the 16th century. Another prominent bearer of this surname was Juan REYNA, a renowned poet and playwright from Seville, who lived during the Golden Age of Spanish literature in the 17th century.
In the 18th century, a prominent military leader named Antonio REYNA played a significant role in the Spanish campaigns against the British Empire during the American Revolutionary War. His bravery and strategic skills earned him recognition and honors from the Spanish Crown.
During the 19th century, the REYNA surname gained further prominence with the rise of the influential REYNA family in Catalonia. This family was deeply involved in the textile industry and played a crucial role in the industrialization of the region.
Throughout history, the surname REYNA has been associated with various notable individuals, including artists, intellectuals, and political figures. For example, Ernestina REYNA was a celebrated Mexican painter and sculptor who lived in the early 20th century, known for her vibrant depictions of indigenous culture and traditions.
It is worth noting that the surname REYNA has also been subject to variations in spelling over time, with forms such as REINA, REYNAS, and REYNES appearing in historical records. Additionally, place names and locations have contributed to the spread and evolution of this surname, with families adopting variations based on their regions of origin or settlement.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Reyna
Among Census respondents with the surname Reyna, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 91.7%. The next largest groups are White (6.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Reyna 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 Reyna surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino91.7% · 31,354
- White6.6% · 2,266
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 210
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 145
- Two or more races0.4% · 129
- Black or African American0.3% · 106
Timeline
Historical Census data for Reyna
Reyna 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
#987
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 35,291
+8,076 bearers (+29.7%)
Per 100,000 11.96
Rank movement Up 194 places
2020
#1,004
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 34,210
-1,081 bearers (-3.1%)
Per 100,000 11.45
Rank movement Down 17 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #1,181 | 27,215 | 10.09 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #987 | 35,291 | 11.96 | +8,076 bearers (+29.7%) | Up 194 places |
| 2020 | #1,004 | 34,210 | 11.45 | -1,081 bearers (-3.1%) | Down 17 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 Reyna 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 | #987 | #1,004 | -1.7% |
| Count | 35,291 | 34,210 | -3.1% |
| Per 100K | 11.96 | 11.45 | -4.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Reyna bearers went from 35,291 to 34,210 (-3.1% change). The surname moved down 17 positions in the national ranking, going from #987 to #1,004.
FAQ
Reyna surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Reyna?
Name Census estimates that about 39,229 living Americans carry the surname Reyna. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 8,737 residents.
How common is Reyna?
Reyna ranks #1,004 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Uncommon." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 11.45 per 100,000 residents, which is about 11 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 34,210 people with the surname Reyna. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (39,229), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 11.45 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 11.45 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 11 of them to have the surname Reyna.
Has Reyna become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Reyna went from 35,291 recorded bearers to 34,210. That is a decrease of 1,081 (-3.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #987 to #1,004.
What does the Census say about the background of Reyna?
Among Census respondents with the surname Reyna, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 91.7%. The next largest groups are White (6.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.6%). 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 Reyna in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.7% (31,354 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Reyna appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (91.7%), White (6.6%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.6%). 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 Reyna (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 Reyna 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 Reyna (11.45 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 Reyna?
You can see how many people have the last name Reyna on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.