2000
#134,929
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Raichart
A habitational surname derived from a location in France.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Raichart. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Raichart surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Raichart in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Raichart, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.3%) and Two or More Races (4.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Raichart
The surname Raichart is believed to have originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe, likely in the late medieval period or Renaissance era. The name is thought to derive from the Germanic words "raich" meaning "rich" or "powerful" and "hart" meaning "brave" or "hardy." This combination suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone of affluent or noble status who was also perceived as courageous or resilient.
While the specific origins of the name are not entirely clear, some records indicate that the name Raichart appeared in various historical documents and manuscripts from the 16th and 17th centuries. One notable example is the mention of a Raichart family in the chronicles of the Free Imperial City of Nuremberg, a prominent city in the Holy Roman Empire during that time.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Raichart was Johann Raichart, a German merchant and trader who lived in the late 16th century. He was known for his successful business ventures and his involvement in the spice trade between Europe and the Far East.
Another notable bearer of the name was Anna Raichart, a German noblewoman who lived in the early 17th century. Historical records indicate that she was involved in various charitable endeavors and was known for her philanthropic efforts in supporting local orphanages and schools.
In the 18th century, the name Raichart was associated with the Raichart family of Saxony, a region in modern-day Germany. This family was known for their involvement in the local wool trade and their ownership of several textile mills in the area.
During the 19th century, a prominent figure with the surname Raichart was Friedrich Raichart, a German scholar and writer who published several works on the history and culture of his native region. He was born in 1825 and died in 1901.
Finally, in the early 20th century, there was a notable German artist named Elise Raichart, who was known for her landscape paintings and portraiture. She lived from 1878 to 1962 and her works were exhibited in several galleries across Germany and Austria.
While the name Raichart is not among the most common surnames today, it has a rich historical legacy, particularly in the German-speaking regions of Europe, where it was associated with various notable individuals and families over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Raichart
Among Census respondents with the surname Raichart, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.3%) and Two or More Races (4.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Raichart bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Raichart surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White84.2% · 101
- Hispanic or Latino8.3% · 10
- Two or more races4.2% · 5
- Black or African American2.5% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Raichart
Raichart appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#136,449
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
+8 bearers (+7.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,520 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
-3 bearers (-2.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,600 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,929 | 115 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #136,449 | 123 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.0%) | Down 1,520 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.4%) | Down 5,600 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Raichart surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #136,449 | #142,049 | -4.1% |
| Count | 123 | 120 | -2.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Raichart bearers went from 123 to 120 (-2.4% change). The surname moved down 5,600 positions in the national ranking, going from #136,449 to #142,049.
FAQ
Raichart surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Raichart?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Raichart. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Raichart?
Raichart ranks #142,049 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 120 people with the surname Raichart. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Raichart.
Has Raichart become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Raichart went from 123 recorded bearers to 120. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #136,449 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Raichart?
Among Census respondents with the surname Raichart, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.3%) and Two or More Races (4.2%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Raichart in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.2% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Raichart appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (84.2%), Hispanic (8.3%), Two or More Races (4.2%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Raichart (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Raichart mean?
A habitational surname derived from a location in France. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Raichart (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Raichart?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.