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

Reichle, 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 Reichle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Reichle in America

Reichle is the 21348th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Reichle surname appeared 1,227 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 Reichle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Reichle 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 Reichle

The surname Reichle is of German origin, with its roots tracing back to the 12th century. The name is believed to have derived from the Old High German word "rihhi," meaning "rich" or "powerful," combined with the diminutive suffix "-le," indicating a small or little one. This suggests that the original bearers of the name may have been associated with wealth or authority, albeit on a smaller scale.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Reichle can be found in medieval German records, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Swabia. One notable historical reference is Johann Reichle, a merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Augsburg in the 15th century. His name appears in several municipal documents from the time, indicating his standing within the local community.

In the 16th century, the name Reichle can be found in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, where a family bearing the name was involved in the local textile trade. Records from this period also indicate that variants of the name, such as Reichele and Reichlen, were in use.

As the centuries passed, the Reichle name spread across various regions of Germany, with some members of the family migrating to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas. One notable figure was Friedrich Reichle, a German-born watchmaker who settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the late 18th century. His craftsmanship and innovative techniques in watchmaking earned him recognition among his contemporaries.

Another prominent individual with the Reichle surname was Theodor Reichle, a German theologian and professor who lived in the 19th century. Born in 1819 in Württemberg, he made significant contributions to the field of biblical studies and authored several influential works on the subject.

In the 20th century, Max Reichle, a German-born artist and sculptor, gained recognition for his works in bronze and stone. His sculptures can be found in various public spaces and galleries across Germany and beyond.

While the name Reichle is not among the most common surnames, it has left its mark on history through the accomplishments of individuals who carried it. From merchants and artisans to scholars and artists, the Reichle name has been associated with diverse fields and achievements over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Reichle

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

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

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