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

Reichart, 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 Reichart surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Reichart in America

Reichart is the 23675th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Reichart surname appeared 1,070 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 Reichart.

We can also compare 2010 data for Reichart 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 Reichart

The surname Reichart originated in Germany, where it first appeared in the early 13th century. The name is derived from the German words "reich," meaning rich or powerful, and "hart," meaning hardy or brave. It was likely initially given as a descriptive name to someone who was perceived as a wealthy and courageous individual.

Reichart is believed to have emerged in the region of Bavaria, where some of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in medieval records and documents. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Konrad Reichart, a landowner and knight who lived in the town of Augsburg in the late 13th century.

During the Middle Ages, the name Reichart was often written in various spellings, such as Reichhardt, Reichert, and Reychart, reflecting the variations in pronunciation and regional dialects. These alternative spellings can be found in historical records, including parish registers and tax rolls from different parts of Germany.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the Reichart name was Hans Reichart, a German Renaissance painter and engraver born in Nuremberg around 1500. His works, including religious paintings and intricate engravings, can be found in various museums and collections across Europe.

Another prominent individual with the surname Reichart was Johann Friedrich Reichart, a German composer, and music theorist who lived from 1752 to 1814. He is best known for his contributions to the development of the Singspiel, a popular form of German comic opera during the 18th century.

In the 19th century, Johann Baptist Reichart (1793-1853) was a Bavarian Catholic priest and theologian who played a significant role in the revival of the Catholic Church in Germany after the Napoleonic Wars. His writings and sermons influenced the religious and intellectual landscape of his time.

As the Reichart surname spread throughout Germany and beyond, it also appeared in other European countries, such as Austria, Switzerland, and the Netherlands, where it may have undergone further variations in spelling and pronunciation.

While the Reichart surname has a long and rich history, it is important to note that genealogical research and historical records can sometimes be incomplete or subject to interpretation. Nevertheless, the name's origins and evolution offer a glimpse into the cultural and linguistic tapestry of German and Central European society over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Reichart

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

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 Reichart 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 Reichart 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 Reichart was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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