2000
#14,383
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,909
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.71
Rare Last name
Reichman
A German and Jewish occupational surname referring to a wealthy man or man of influence and power.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,104 Americans carry the last name Reichman. That puts it at #15,388 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.61 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 162,906 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Reichman 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
2.1K
1 in 162,906
Census rank
#15,388
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.6
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.8K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,835 bearers of the surname Reichman in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.61 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 15388th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Reichman, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.3%) and Hispanic (2.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Reichman
Among Census respondents with the surname Reichman, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.3%) and Hispanic (2.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Reichman 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 Reichman surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.7% · 1,719
- Two or more races3.3% · 61
- Hispanic or Latino2.2% · 41
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 9
- Black or African American0.3% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Reichman
Reichman 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
#14,465
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,065
+156 bearers (+8.2%)
Per 100,000 0.70
Rank movement Down 82 places
2020
#15,388
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,835
-230 bearers (-11.1%)
Per 100,000 0.61
Rank movement Down 923 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #14,383 | 1,909 | 0.71 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #14,465 | 2,065 | 0.70 | +156 bearers (+8.2%) | Down 82 places |
| 2020 | #15,388 | 1,835 | 0.61 | -230 bearers (-11.1%) | Down 923 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 Reichman 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 | #14,465 | #15,388 | -6.4% |
| Count | 2,065 | 1,835 | -11.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.70 | 0.61 | -12.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Reichman bearers went from 2,065 to 1,835 (-11.1% change). The surname moved down 923 positions in the national ranking, going from #14,465 to #15,388.
FAQ
Reichman surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Reichman?
Name Census estimates that about 2,104 living Americans carry the surname Reichman. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 162,906 residents.
How common is Reichman?
Reichman ranks #15,388 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.61 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 1,835 people with the surname Reichman. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,104), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.61 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.61 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Reichman.
Has Reichman become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Reichman went from 2,065 recorded bearers to 1,835. That is a decrease of 230 (-11.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #14,465 to #15,388.
What does the Census say about the background of Reichman?
Among Census respondents with the surname Reichman, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.3%) and Hispanic (2.2%). 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 Reichman in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.7% (1,719 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Reichman appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.7%), Two or More Races (3.3%), Hispanic (2.2%). 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 Reichman (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 Reichman mean?
A German and Jewish occupational surname referring to a wealthy man or man of influence and power. 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 Reichman (0.61 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 people have the last name Reichman?
You can see how many people have the last name Reichman on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.