Explore the Family Name Rericha
The meaning of Rericha
Czech (Řeřicha): from řeřicha ‘watercress’, probably applied as a topographic name. This surname is also found in Austria.
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How common is the last name Rericha in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rericha has seen slight changes in its popularity over the years. In 2000, the surname ranked 111,740 and increased to 114,424 by 2010, showing a minor decline of 2.4%. In terms of count, there were 146 individuals with the Rericha name in 2000, which increased slightly to 153 by 2010, representing a growth of 4.79%. The proportion of this surname per 100k people stayed constant at 0.05 during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #111,740 | #114,424 | -2.4% |
| Count | 146 | 153 | 4.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rericha
In relation to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Rericha surname identify as White. In 2000, 95.89% of Rerichas identified as White, declining slightly to 94.77% by 2010. There was no recorded percentage for individuals identifying their ethnic identity as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in those years. Notably, there was a small emergence of Hispanic identification within the Rericha surname from zero in 2000 to 3.27% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.89% | 94.77% | -1.17% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.27% | 0% |
| 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% |