2000
#134,037
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Richarz
A German surname derived from the given name Richard.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Richarz. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Richarz 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
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Richarz in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Richarz, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.2%) and Hispanic (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Richarz
The surname RICHARZ is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages in regions of central and northern Germany. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "riche," meaning wealthy or powerful, and the suffix "-arz," which was commonly used to indicate an occupation or characteristic.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name dates back to the 13th century, when a person named Henrich Richarz was mentioned in a manuscript from the city of Cologne. This suggests that the name may have originated in the Rhineland region of Germany during that time period.
In the 14th century, there are records of a knight named Konrad Richarz who served under the House of Habsburg in Austria. This could indicate that the name had spread to other parts of the German-speaking territories by that point.
The name RICHARZ also appears in several historical documents from the late medieval and early modern periods, including tax records and property deeds from various cities and towns across Germany. One notable example is the mention of a merchant named Hans Richarz in a trade agreement signed in the city of Nuremberg in the year 1492.
Throughout the centuries, the name has undergone various spellings and regional variations, such as Richarz, Richarts, and Richardt. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and the preferences of individual record-keepers.
Some notable individuals who bore the surname RICHARZ include:
1. Georg Richarz (1592-1653), a German composer and organist who served as the Kapellmeister at the court of Saxony-Weimar.
2. Christoph Richarz (1637-1711), a German jurist and legal scholar who served as a professor at the University of Jena.
3. Johann Richarz (1720-1788), a German architect who designed several churches and public buildings in the Baroque style.
4. Wilhelm Richarz (1824-1892), a German politician and member of the Prussian parliament, known for his advocacy of workers' rights and social reforms.
5. Else Richarz (1868-1948), a German feminist and activist who campaigned for women's suffrage and equal rights in the early 20th century.
While the surname RICHARZ may have originated from a reference to wealth or status, it has been borne by individuals from various backgrounds and professions throughout history, reflecting the diverse experiences and contributions of those who carried this name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Richarz
Among Census respondents with the surname Richarz, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.2%) and Hispanic (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Richarz 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 Richarz surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.3% · 105
- Two or more races5.2% · 6
- Hispanic or Latino2.6% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Richarz
Richarz 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
#139,228
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+4 bearers (+3.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,191 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
-5 bearers (-4.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,529 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,037 | 116 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #139,228 | 120 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.4%) | Down 5,191 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.2%) | Down 6,529 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 Richarz 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 | #139,228 | #145,757 | -4.7% |
| Count | 120 | 115 | -4.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Richarz bearers went from 120 to 115 (-4.2% change). The surname moved down 6,529 positions in the national ranking, going from #139,228 to #145,757.
FAQ
Richarz surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Richarz?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Richarz. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Richarz?
Richarz ranks #145,757 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 115 people with the surname Richarz. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Richarz.
Has Richarz become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Richarz went from 120 recorded bearers to 115. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #139,228 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Richarz?
Among Census respondents with the surname Richarz, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.2%) and Hispanic (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 Richarz in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.3% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Richarz appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.3%), Two or More Races (5.2%), Hispanic (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 Richarz (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 Richarz mean?
A German surname derived from the given name Richard. 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 Richarz (0.04 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 are called Richarz?
Find out how many people have the surname Richarz on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.