Find out how popular the last name Raich is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Raich.

Raich, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Raich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Raich in America

Raich is the 63524th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Raich surname appeared 314 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Raich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Raich to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Raich

The surname Raich has its origins in Germany and Austria, where it is believed to have emerged in the late medieval period, around the 14th or 15th century. It is thought to be derived from the German word "Rauch," which means "smoke" or "smoky," potentially indicating an association with occupations or locations related to smoke or fires.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Raich can be found in the Schwazer Bergbuch, a historical mining record from the late 15th century in Schwaz, Austria. This document mentions individuals with the surname Raich who were involved in the mining industry, which was a prevalent occupation in the region at the time.

In the 16th century, the name Raich appeared in various legal documents and records across German-speaking regions, such as the Holy Roman Empire. For example, Johann Raich, born around 1520 in Augsburg, was a respected physician and author who wrote treatises on medical topics.

The surname Raich has also been linked to certain place names in Germany and Austria, such as Raichbach and Raichenbach, which may have influenced the development and spread of the name. These place names suggest a connection to areas with smoky or misty conditions, perhaps related to nearby rivers or valleys.

One notable figure with the surname Raich was Caspar Raich, a German composer and organist who lived from 1560 to 1620. He was renowned for his contributions to sacred music and served as the court organist in Dresden.

Another individual of historical significance was Johann Michael Raich, a German painter and engraver born in 1616 in Nuremberg. His works, which included portraits and religious scenes, were highly regarded during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, Johann Baptist Raich, born in 1738 in Salzburg, Austria, gained recognition as a skilled sculptor and woodcarver. His intricate works adorned churches and public buildings across Europe.

The surname Raich has also been associated with individuals from other parts of Europe, such as France and Italy, suggesting that the name may have spread or been adopted in different regions over time. However, its roots can be traced back to the German and Austrian regions, where it has a long-standing historical presence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Raich

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Raich.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Raich was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Raich has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Raich was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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