Reagon

Reagon is primarily a surname that occasionaly appears in English-speaking countries. It is much less common as a given name. In many cases, people with the surname Reagon are unrelated to one another, reflecting separate family histories and geographic origins.

Notable people with the surname include Bernice Johnson Reagon (born 1942), an American singer, composer, and scholar. Reagon is best known as a founding member of the a cappella group Sweet Honey in the Rock and for her later work in history, folklore, and civil rights advocacy. Beyond this, references to individuals named Reagon appear in various professions and communities, but there are no widely recognized public figures who define the name in the way that some more common surnames do.

Variants and origins: Reagon is sometimes treated as a variant spelling of Reagan, though it is not universally regarded as interchangeable. Spelling variants often arise from immigration records, transliteration, or personal preference, and may reflect distinct family lineages. Because surname spellings can change over time, the connections between Reagon and related names (such as Reagan or Regan) are best understood on a case-by-case basis.

Usage notes: The name Reagon does not correspond to a widely recognized place, institution, or widely used brand. It appears primarily in personal naming and genealogical contexts, and is more frequently encountered in North American records than in other regions.

See also: Reagan, Regan.