Explore the Family Name Richcreek
The meaning of Richcreek
Perhaps an Americanized form of German Reichenbach, a habitational name from any of numerous places so named (‘(by the) richly flowing stream’).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Richcreek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Richcreek experienced a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 41,522nd in terms of frequency among U.S. surnames, but by 2010, it had fallen to 46,404th—a decrease of 11.76%. The actual count of individuals bearing this surname also saw a drop of 7.09%, from 494 to 459 over the same period, leading to a proportional decrease from 0.18 to 0.16 per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,522 | #46,404 | -11.76% |
| Count | 494 | 459 | -7.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Richcreek
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the Richcreek surname is predominantly associated with White ethnic identity. In 2000, 96.56% of individuals with this surname identified as White, which marginally decreased to 96.30% by 2010. There were no Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals reported with this surname in either year. However, there was a small presence of Hispanic ethnicity—1.82% in 2000, declining to 1.31% in 2010. Interestingly, an emergence of multiple race identity started to appear in 2010 at 1.09%, where this category was previously unreported in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.56% | 96.3% | -0.27% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 1.31% | -28.02% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.09% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |