Explore the Family Name Raichle
The meaning of Raichle
South German: from a diminutive of Middle High German rouch ‘smoke’, hence a nickname for a blacksmith, metal smelter, or the like. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Raichle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Raichle has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 73,412th in the United States, but by 2010, it had fallen to 84,748th, a decline of 15.44 percent. The count of individuals with the Raichle surname also declined during this period, from 246 to 221, a drop of 10.16 percent. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people in the population decreased by 22.22 percent, from 0.09 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,412 | #84,748 | -15.44% |
| Count | 246 | 221 | -10.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Raichle
In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the vast majority of individuals with the surname Raichle identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with the percentage slightly increasing from 96.75 to 96.83. During this decade, there was also a notable emergence of Hispanic identification, which was 0 in 2000 but rose to 2.26 percent in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with these categories remaining at 0 across both years. Similarly, no one reported having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.75% | 96.83% | 0.08% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.26% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |