Explore the Family Name Reichlin
The meaning of Reichlin
1. Swiss German and German: from a pet form of the medieval personal name Richelin. 2. Germanized form of Jewish Raykhlin (from Belarus): from the Yiddish female personal name Raykhle, a pet form of Raykhe, which in turn is derived from Yiddish raykh ‘rich’, + the Slavic possessive suffix -in. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Srul.
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How common is the last name Reichlin in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Reichlin ranked 57,705 in popularity in the year 2000 and dropped to rank 62,531 by 2010, representing an 8.36% decrease in rank. The total count of individuals with the surname also saw a minor reduction from 330 in 2000 to 320 in 2010, translating to a 3.03% decline. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Reichlin per 100,000 people decreased slightly from 0.12 to 0.11 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,705 | #62,531 | -8.36% |
| Count | 330 | 320 | -3.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reichlin
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that there were no recorded instances of individuals with the surname Reichlin identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both 2000 and 2010. However, those identifying as White constituted the majority, with an increase from 92.42% in 2000 to 93.13% in 2010. A small fraction identified as having two or more races, which dropped from 3.03% to 2.81%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Reichlins who identified as Hispanic decreased notably from 3.64% to 2.50% over the 10-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.42% | 93.13% | 0.77% |
| Two or More Races | 3.03% | 2.81% | -7.26% |
| Hispanic | 3.64% | 2.5% | -31.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |