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UK surname

Reina

A Spanish surname meaning "queen," derived from the Latin word "regina."

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Windsor and Maidenhead, East Dorset and Waverley.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Reina is 126 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

125

2016, ranked #26,827

Peak year

2013

126 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 125 in 2016, ranked #26,827.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 15 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Reina surname distribution map

The map shows where the Reina surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Reina surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Reina over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 4 #32,658
1861 historical 3 #33,861
1891 historical 12 #33,181
1901 historical 15 #32,383
1911 historical 9 #32,754
1997 modern 69 #30,712
1998 modern 76 #30,386
1999 modern 86 #29,496
2000 modern 82 #29,922
2001 modern 90 #28,793
2002 modern 102 #27,596
2003 modern 101 #27,561
2004 modern 92 #29,197
2005 modern 98 #28,325
2006 modern 102 #27,926
2007 modern 112 #26,800
2008 modern 116 #26,510
2009 modern 116 #27,062
2010 modern 120 #27,124
2011 modern 114 #27,784
2012 modern 117 #27,394
2013 modern 126 #26,585
2014 modern 126 #26,781
2015 modern 123 #27,088
2016 modern 125 #26,827

Geography

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Where Reinas are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Windsor and Maidenhead, East Dorset, Waverley and Mendip. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Windsor and Maidenhead 005 Windsor and Maidenhead
2 East Dorset 001 East Dorset
3 Waverley 007 Waverley
4 Mendip 011 Mendip
5 Mendip 013 Mendip

Forenames

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First names often paired with Reina

These lists show first names that appear often with the Reina surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Reina

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Reina, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Reina surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Reina household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Central Connected Professionals and Managers

Group

Senior Professionals

Within London, Reina is most associated with areas classed as Senior Professionals, part of Central Connected Professionals and Managers. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These very central neighbourhoods house residents whose ages are more skewed towards older age cohorts than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Few households have young children. Rates of illness are low. Indian ethnicity is rare compared to the Supergroup mean. Property under occupation is more common, despite the centrality of neighbourhoods, and more residents live in communal establishments than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Adult residents of these neighbourhoods are typically aged 25 to 44, working full-time in professional, managerial or associate professional occupations. There are few families with dependent children. The predominantly Inner London neighbourhoods have an international character, including many residents born elsewhere in Europe alongside high numbers of individuals identifying as of Chinese ethnicity. Many individuals are never married, childless and/or living alone. Above average numbers of individuals, likely to be full-time students, live in communal establishments. Elsewhere, privately rented flats are the dominant housing type. Residents of these areas are well-qualified, with a significant number holding Level 4 or above qualifications. There is a correspondingly high level of individuals employed full-time in professional, managerial and associated professional or technical occupations. Employing industries are financial, real estate, professional, administration, and, to a lesser degree, transport and communications. Unemployment is uncommon.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Reina is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Reina falls in decile 8 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

8
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Reina is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Reina, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Reina

The surname Reina is of Spanish origin, derived from the word "reina," which means "queen" in Spanish. It originated as a descriptive nickname, likely referring to someone with a regal or noble bearing or perhaps someone who held a position of authority or influence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Reina can be found in the Repartimiento de Sevilla, a document dating back to the 13th century that recorded the distribution of land and property in Seville after the Christian conquest of the city in 1248. This document mentions individuals with the surname Reina, suggesting that the name had already been established in Spain by that time.

In the 14th century, the Reina surname appeared in various historical records from the regions of Andalusia and Castile in Spain. For instance, Pedro Reina, a notable figure from Seville, was mentioned in documents from the year 1340.

During the 15th century, the surname Reina continued to spread across Spain, and it can be found in records from cities like Barcelona and Valencia. One notable bearer of the name was Hernando de Reina (1520-1565), a Spanish theologian and Bible translator who produced the first Spanish translation of the Bible directly from the original Hebrew and Greek texts.

In the 16th century, the Reina surname gained further prominence with individuals like Juan Reina (1537-1623), a Spanish Protestant reformer and theologian who played a significant role in the Spanish Reformation.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the surname Reina also made its way to the Americas, where it can be found in historical records from various Spanish colonies. For example, Diego Reina (1590-1666), a Spanish conquistador and explorer, was involved in the exploration and colonization of parts of present-day Mexico and Central America.

Throughout history, the Reina surname has been associated with numerous notable individuals, such as Juan Antonio Reina (1760-1809), a Spanish military officer and politician who served as the interim President of the Supreme Central and Governing Junta of Spain during the Peninsular War against Napoleon.

Overall, the surname Reina has a rich history rooted in the Spanish language and culture, reflecting the influence of nobility, authority, and significant historical figures who have carried this name over the centuries.

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FAQ

Reina surname: questions and answers

How common is the Reina surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 125 in 2016. That gives Reina a modern rank of #26,827.

What does the Reina surname mean?

A Spanish surname meaning "queen," derived from the Latin word "regina."

What does the Reina map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Reina bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.