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

Reiche, 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 Reiche surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Reiche in America

Reiche is the 43285th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Reiche surname appeared 499 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 Reiche.

We can also compare 2010 data for Reiche 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 Reiche

The surname Reiche is of German origin, derived from the Middle High German word "riche," which means "wealthy" or "prosperous." It is believed to have first emerged in the 13th century as a descriptive surname, indicating that the bearer or their family was affluent.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Reiche can be found in various medieval German records, such as tax rolls, guild registers, and land deeds. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Johannes Reiche, a prominent merchant from Nuremberg, who lived in the late 14th century.

In the 15th century, the name Reiche appeared in the records of the city of Leipzig, where a family of wealthy traders and bankers used this surname. The most notable member of this family was Hans Reiche, born in 1460, who served as a city councilor and was involved in various charitable endeavors.

During the 16th century, the Reiche family gained prominence in the region of Saxony, where they owned several estates and held influential positions in local governments. One of the most renowned figures from this period was Georg Reiche, born in 1520, who was a renowned scholar and philosopher at the University of Wittenberg.

In the 17th century, the name Reiche spread across Germany and can be found in various records from different regions. One notable bearer was Johann Reiche, born in 1635, who was a respected physician and author of several medical treatises.

As the Reiche family continued to prosper and expand, several members made significant contributions in various fields. In the 18th century, Johann Friedrich Reiche, born in 1715, was a renowned composer and organist who served at the court of Frederick the Great in Berlin.

In the 19th century, the name Reiche was associated with several prominent figures in the fields of science and education. One such figure was Victor Reiche, born in 1810, who was a pioneering geologist and explored various regions of South America, making significant contributions to the understanding of the continent's geology.

Another notable bearer of the name was Ernst Reiche, born in 1849, who was a renowned educator and scholar. He served as the headmaster of several prestigious schools in Germany and authored numerous works on education and philosophy.

Throughout its history, the surname Reiche has been associated with wealth, prosperity, and influence, reflecting its origins as a descriptive surname denoting affluence. While the name has spread across various regions and continents, its roots can be traced back to the German-speaking lands of medieval Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Reiche

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

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

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