2000
#3,311
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 9,920
First available Census row
Per 100,000 3.68
Uncommon Last name
Reichert
A German occupational surname referring to a magistrate, judge, or other person of authority in a village or town.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 10,588 Americans carry the last name Reichert. That puts it at #3,744 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 3.09 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 32,372 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Reichert 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
11K
1 in 32,372
Census rank
#3,744
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
3.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
9.2K
uncommon in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 9,233 bearers of the surname Reichert in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 3.09 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 3744th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Reichert, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.1%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Reichert
Among Census respondents with the surname Reichert, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.1%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Reichert 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 Reichert surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.1% · 8,594
- Hispanic or Latino3.1% · 288
- Two or more races2.6% · 244
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 60
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 25
- Black or African American0.2% · 22
Timeline
Historical Census data for Reichert
Reichert 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
#3,453
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 10,345
+425 bearers (+4.3%)
Per 100,000 3.51
Rank movement Down 142 places
2020
#3,744
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 9,233
-1,112 bearers (-10.7%)
Per 100,000 3.09
Rank movement Down 291 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #3,311 | 9,920 | 3.68 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #3,453 | 10,345 | 3.51 | +425 bearers (+4.3%) | Down 142 places |
| 2020 | #3,744 | 9,233 | 3.09 | -1,112 bearers (-10.7%) | Down 291 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 Reichert 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 | #3,453 | #3,744 | -8.4% |
| Count | 10,345 | 9,233 | -10.7% |
| Per 100K | 3.51 | 3.09 | -12.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Reichert bearers went from 10,345 to 9,233 (-10.7% change). The surname moved down 291 positions in the national ranking, going from #3,453 to #3,744.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Reichert
FAQ
Reichert surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Reichert?
Name Census estimates that about 10,588 living Americans carry the surname Reichert. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 32,372 residents.
How common is Reichert?
Reichert ranks #3,744 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Uncommon." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 3.09 per 100,000 residents, which is about 3 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 9,233 people with the surname Reichert. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (10,588), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 3.09 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 3.09 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 3 of them to have the surname Reichert.
Has Reichert become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Reichert went from 10,345 recorded bearers to 9,233. That is a decrease of 1,112 (-10.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #3,453 to #3,744.
What does the Census say about the background of Reichert?
Among Census respondents with the surname Reichert, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.1%) and Two or More Races (2.6%). 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 Reichert in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.1% (8,594 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Reichert appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.1%), Hispanic (3.1%), Two or More Races (2.6%). 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 Reichert (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 Reichert mean?
A German occupational surname referring to a magistrate, judge, or other person of authority in a village or town. 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 Reichert (3.09 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 Americans have the surname Reichert?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.