Explore the Family Name Reichmuth
The meaning of Reichmuth
Swiss German and German: from the medieval personal name Richmut, from Middle High German rīch ‘noble, powerful’ + muot ‘mind, sense’. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Heinz.
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How common is the last name Reichmuth in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Reichmuth has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The surname's rank increased from 46,083rd to 43,077th, marking a 6.52% shift towards higher prevalence. The actual count of people with this surname also grew by 15.14%, from 436 to 502. Consequently, the proportion of individuals bearing the Reichmuth surname per 100,000 people also saw a slight increase of 6.25%, moving from 0.16 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,083 | #43,077 | 6.52% |
| Count | 436 | 502 | 15.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.17 | 6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reichmuth
The ethnic identity associated with the Reichmuth surname, as represented in the Decennial U.S. Census data, remained predominantly white from 2000 to 2010. However, there was a minor decrease in the percentage of white individuals with this surname, dropping by 1.21% from 96.79% to 95.62%. Over the same decade, there was a notable increase of 18.65% seen in the Hispanic population bearing the Reichmuth name, rising from 2.52% to 2.99%. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations were either zero or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.79% | 95.62% | -1.21% |
| Hispanic | 2.52% | 2.99% | 18.65% |
| 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% |