Explore the Family Name Ritchhart
The meaning of Ritchhart
Altered form of Swiss German Ritschard, a variant of Richard.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ritchhart in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ritchhart slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. The name dropped in rank from 72,022 to 73,911, a decrease of 2.62%. Yet, the total count of individuals with this surname increased by almost 4%, from 252 to 262. This indicates that while the overall usage of the name expanded, its ranking relative to other surnames fell during that decade. The proportion of people with the Ritchhart surname per 100,000 remained consistently at 0.09 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,022 | #73,911 | -2.62% |
| Count | 252 | 262 | 3.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ritchhart
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ritchhart. Between 2000 and 2010, nearly all individuals bearing this surname identified as White - 99.21% in 2000 and 98.85% in 2010, showing a slight reduction of 0.36%. Other ethnic groups such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented among those with the Ritchhart surname in either year. There was also no recorded change in individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.21% | 98.85% | -0.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |