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

Reichman, 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 Reichman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Reichman in America

Reichman is the 14465th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Reichman surname appeared 2,065 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Reichman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Reichman 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 Reichman

The surname Reichman is of German origin and can be traced back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Middle High German word "riche," meaning "rich" or "powerful," and the suffix "-man," indicating a person or individual. The name likely referred to someone who was wealthy or held a position of authority.

Historically, the Reichman name was concentrated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Bavarian town of Landshut in 1398, where a certain Hanns Reichman is mentioned in a local tax record.

In the 15th century, the name can be found in various parts of Germany, including the city of Nuremberg, where a prominent family of merchants and bankers carried the Reichman surname. This family's wealth and influence were significant enough to warrant mentions in several historical chronicles of the time.

The Reichman name also appears in several medieval manuscripts and records from the region, such as the Stadtbuch von Rothenburg ob der Tauber (City Book of Rothenburg ob der Tauber), dating back to the 15th century. This document lists several individuals with the Reichman surname, including a certain Konrad Reichman, a respected citizen of the town.

One of the earliest known individuals bearing the Reichman name was Hans Reichman, a German soldier and mercenary who served in the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). He was born in Augsburg in 1590 and gained a reputation as a skilled commander during the conflict.

Another notable figure was Johann Reichman (1643-1717), a German theologian and philosopher who served as a professor at the University of Leipzig. His writings on ethics and metaphysics were widely influential in his time.

In the 18th century, Johann Georg Reichman (1716-1789) was a prominent German engraver and printmaker known for his intricate landscapes and cityscapes. His work can be found in several museums and art collections across Europe.

The 19th century saw the birth of Theodor Reichman (1849-1920), a German architect who designed several notable buildings in Berlin, including the Reichstag building, which housed the German parliament.

Finally, in the early 20th century, Max Reichman (1876-1942) was a German-Jewish composer and conductor who made significant contributions to the development of modern classical music. His works were often performed in major concert halls across Europe before the rise of the Nazi regime.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Reichman

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

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

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