Explore the Family Name Rech
The meaning of Rech
German: 1. from an ancient Germanic personal name, Recho, a short form of a personal name composed with rāhha ‘revenge’. 2. variant of Reh ‘roe deer’. 3. habitational name from a place near Koblenz called Rech.
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How common is the last name Rech in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rech has seen a slight increase in popularity over the course of a decade. In 2000, it ranked 17,426 on the list of popular surnames and rose slightly to a rank of 17,274 in 2010. This represents a change of 0.87 percent. Furthermore, the count of people with the surname Rech increased from 1,492 in 2000 to 1,639 in 2010, indicating a growth of 9.85 percent. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a minor boost from 0.55 to 0.56 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,426 | #17,274 | 0.87% |
| Count | 1,492 | 1,639 | 9.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.56 | 1.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rech
The ethnicity associated with the surname Rech has also experienced some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While the majority of those bearing the surname identify as White, decreasing slightly from 95.24 percent in 2000 to 92.80 percent in 2010, other ethnic identities have seen growth. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with this surname increased from 0.87 to 1.34. The Hispanic community also saw an increase from 2.68 percent to 4.51 percent. Notably, the 2010 census reported individuals identifying as two or more races bearing the surname Rech for the first time at 0.73 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.24% | 92.8% | -2.56% |
| Hispanic | 2.68% | 4.51% | 68.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.87% | 1.34% | 54.02% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.73% | 0% |
| Black | 0.74% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |