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

Richarte, 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 Richarte surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Richarte in America

Richarte is the 71042nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Richarte surname appeared 275 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 Richarte.

We can also compare 2010 data for Richarte 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 Richarte

The surname RICHARTE is of French origin, originating in the northern regions of the country during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "richart," which means "strong" or "powerful." This name likely emerged as a descriptive nickname for someone who possessed significant physical strength or held a position of authority.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the RICHARTE surname can be found in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Père de Chartres, a medieval cartulary from the 12th century. This document mentions a certain "Robertus dictus Richarte" who was a landowner in the region of Chartres.

During the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Richart," "Richarde," and "Richart." One notable individual from this time was Jehan Richarte, a merchant from Rouen who was mentioned in the city's tax records in 1276.

In the 14th century, the surname gained prominence with the rise of the RICHARTE family in the region of Normandy. Jean RICHARTE (c. 1320–1385) was a respected lawyer and served as a magistrate in the Parlement of Normandy.

The 15th century saw the RICHARTE surname spread across France, with several notable individuals bearing this name. Guillaume RICHARTE (c. 1410–1478) was a renowned physician who served as the personal doctor to King Louis XI. Meanwhile, Pierre RICHARTE (c. 1435–1492) was a skilled architect who contributed to the construction of several churches and cathedrals in Paris.

In the 16th century, the RICHARTE family established itself in the southern regions of France, particularly in Provence. One prominent figure was Jacques RICHARTE (1525–1598), a celebrated poet and playwright who gained recognition for his works in the Occitan language.

Over the centuries, the RICHARTE surname has been associated with various noble families and has been found in historical records across different regions of France. While the name has undergone slight variations in spelling, such as "Richart" and "Richarte," the core meaning and heritage have remained intact, reflecting the strength and power of its origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Richarte

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

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

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