Explore the Family Name Reichow

The meaning of Reichow

German: habitational name from any of the places called Reichow, Reicho, or Reichau in Silesia, Pomerania, former East Prussia, and Bavaria. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Armin, Kurt.

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How common is the last name Reichow in the United States?

Based on the data sourced from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Reichow saw a rise in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 45,308 in terms of frequency but climbed to 42,640 by 2010, marking an increase of approximately 5.89%. The count of individuals carrying the Reichow surname also increased during this period, from 445 to 508, representing a growth rate of 14.16%. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Reichow per 100,000 population slightly increased from 0.16 to 0.17 over the same decade.

20002010Change
Rank#45,308#42,6405.89%
Count44550814.16%
Proportion per 100k0.160.176.25%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reichow

When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the Reichow surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of Reichows identified as White both in 2000 and 2010. Specifically, in 2000, approximately 97.98% reported themselves as White, which slightly decreased to 96.46% by 2010. During the same period, the percentage of Reichows identifying as Hispanic experienced significant growth from 1.35% to 2.76%, marking an increase of 104.44%. No Reichows identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year according to the available data.

20002010Change
White97.98%96.46%-1.55%
Hispanic1.35%2.76%104.44%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%