Explore the Family Name Reichwein
The meaning of Reichwein
German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Rīchwin, composed of the elements rīc ‘power(ful)’ + win ‘friend’. Compare Richwine. Some characteristic forenames: German Manfred.
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How common is the last name Reichwein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Reichwein saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 56,826th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 60,347th position. This represents a popularity decline of about 6.2%. Additionally, the actual count of individuals with this surname decreased slightly from 336 in 2000 to 334 in 2010, a marginal drop of 0.6%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,826 | #60,347 | -6.2% |
| Count | 336 | 334 | -0.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reichwein
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnicity associated with the Reichwein surname. According to the census, the majority of individuals carrying this surname identify as White, accounting for 97.02% in 2000 and dropping slightly to 94.91% in 2010. The Hispanic representation among those with the surname Reichwein increased over the decade, rising from 2.68% in 2000 to 3.29% in 2010, a growth of 22.76%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native recorded in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.02% | 94.91% | -2.17% |
| Hispanic | 2.68% | 3.29% | 22.76% |
| 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% |