Reagans

Reagans is a surname of Irish origin. It is commonly treated as a variant of Reagan, derived from the Gaelic Ó Raghnaill, meaning "descendant of Raghnall," the Gaelic form of Reginald. The spelling Reagan is one of several Anglicizations of this name, with Regan often listed as a closely related variant. The name has historical presence in Ireland, particularly in Ulster, and was carried abroad through emigration to the United States and other countries from the 19th century onward.

In modern times the best-known bearer is Ronald Reagan (1911–2004), the actor and the 40th president of the United States, and his wife Nancy Reagan (1921–2016). The Reagan family also includes their children Maureen Reagan (1941–2001), Michael Reagan (born 1945), Patti Davis (born 1952; née Reagan), and Ron Reagan (born 1958). Outside the immediate presidential family, individuals with the surname Reagan have been active in politics, business, the arts, and other fields, reflecting the surname’s continued presence in public life.

The term Reagans can therefore refer to people bearing the surname Reagan (and its variants) or to the Reagan family associated with Ronald Reagan, depending on the context. As a family name with Irish roots, it has spread widely and taken on a recognizable presence in Anglophone societies.