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

Reichert, 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 Reichert surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Reichert in America

Reichert is the 3453rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Reichert surname appeared 10,345 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 4 people would have the surname Reichert.

We can also compare 2010 data for Reichert 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 Reichert

The surname Reichert is of German origin, with its roots dating back to the medieval era. It is derived from the German word "reich," meaning "rich" or "powerful," and was likely first used as a descriptive surname for someone who was wealthy or held a position of influence.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Reichert can be traced back to the 13th century in various German regions, such as Bavaria and Saxony. In some cases, the surname was also spelled as Reicher or Reichardt, reflecting regional variations in spelling and pronunciation.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname Reichert was Hans Reichert, a prominent merchant and guild member who lived in the city of Nuremberg in the late 15th century. His family's influence and wealth were well-documented in the city's records.

In the 16th century, the Reichert name gained further recognition with the birth of Johann Reichert (1510-1580), a German theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. His writings and teachings were widely circulated throughout Europe during this turbulent period of religious upheaval.

Another notable figure bearing the Reichert surname was Friedrich Reichert (1801-1879), a German inventor and pioneer in the field of microscopy. He is credited with designing and manufacturing some of the earliest high-quality microscopes, which greatly advanced scientific research and understanding in various disciplines.

The name Reichert has also been associated with several places throughout Germany, such as Reichertshausen, a small village in Bavaria, and Reichertsmühle, a historic mill located in the state of Saxony-Anhalt. These place names likely derived from early settlers or landowners who bore the Reichert surname.

Throughout the centuries, the Reichert family has made significant contributions to various fields, including business, academia, and the arts. Notable figures include Alfred Reichert (1871-1928), a German composer and conductor, and Helene Reichert (1883-1968), a German-American physicist and educator who made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of X-ray crystallography.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Reichert

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

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

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