De Rege is an Italian surname, a variant of Rey (1), which itself derives from the Spanish word for "king." The De Rege surname likely originated as a patronymic, indicating descent from a person associated with royalty or perhaps as a nickname for someone who acted in a kingly manner. Etymology The name is ultimately linked to the Germanic name Raginald, composed of the elements regin (advice, counsel, decision) and walt (power, authority). This evolved into Reynold and then Reynaldo in Spanish and Portuguese. The short form Rey was adopted as a surname, and the Italian variant De Rege incorporates the preposition "De" (of/from), suggesting nobility or a tophonymic origin (e.g., from a place called Rege). The rarity of the name makes precise origin tracing difficult. Geographic Distribution According to Forebears, the De Rege surname is almost exclusively found in Italy, with highest concentrations in the Piedmont region. It is considered an uncommon surname even within Italy. Meaning: "Of the king" Origin: Italian variant of the Spanish surname Rey Type: Surname Usage Regions: Primarily Italy (especially Piedmont)