Explore the Family Name Reicher
The meaning of Reicher
1. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname from an inflected form of Reich. This surname is also found in Hungary, Slovakia, and Croatia (see also 4 below). 2. German: from an ancient Germanic personal name (see Richer). 3. German: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Reich, Reichau, or Reichen in Bavaria and Bohemia. 4. Germanized form of Slovenian and Croatian Rajher: nickname of German origin (see 1 above). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Chana, Jacov, Shula.
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How common is the last name Reicher in the United States?
The surname Reicher, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Its ranking dropped by approximately 15.85%, sliding from 39,824th place in 2000 to 46,138th place in 2010. In terms of count, the number of people with the surname Reicher also decreased by nearly 11%, reducing from 519 individuals in 2000 to 462 in 2010. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also declined by roughly 15.79% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,824 | #46,138 | -15.85% |
| Count | 519 | 462 | -10.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reicher
When it comes to ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of people with the surname Reicher identify as White, accounting for 96.34% in 2000 and 93.51% in 2010. However, there's been an observable increase in diversity over this decade. Individuals identifying as having 'two or more races' increased by 76.30%, making up 1.35% in 2000 and 2.38% in 2010. Similarly, those who identify as Hispanic grew by 62.43%, increasing their representation from 1.73% in 2000 to 2.81% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of people with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.34% | 93.51% | -2.94% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 2.81% | 62.43% |
| Two or More Races | 1.35% | 2.38% | 76.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |