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

Richiez, 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 Richiez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Richiez in America

Richiez is the 71478th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Richiez surname appeared 273 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 Richiez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Richiez 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 Richiez

The surname RICHIEZ originated in France, specifically in the northern region of Normandy, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "riche," meaning wealthy or rich, likely referring to an ancestor who was a prosperous landowner or merchant.

The earliest recorded instances of the name RICHIEZ can be traced back to the 11th century, shortly after the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. Several individuals with this surname are mentioned in historical documents from that time, such as the Cartulary of Bayeux Abbey and the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners commissioned by William the Conqueror.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Galfridus Richiez, a Norman knight who accompanied William the Conqueror during the conquest of England. He was granted lands in Oxfordshire and is mentioned in the Domesday Book as holding the manor of Watlington.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, including Richies, Richez, and Richier, reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation that were common during that time. A notable figure from this period was Guillaume Richiez, a wealthy merchant from Rouen who was involved in the lucrative wool trade.

During the 14th century, the RICHIEZ name gained prominence in the region of Picardy, where several members of the family held positions of authority. One such individual was Jean Richiez, who served as the mayor of Abbeville in the late 1300s.

In the 15th century, the name RICHIEZ was associated with the noble family of the same name, which held lands and estates in the Normandy region. One of the most famous members of this family was Robert Richiez, a renowned military commander who fought in the Hundred Years' War and was knighted for his bravery on the battlefield.

Over the centuries, the RICHIEZ surname spread to other parts of France and beyond, with members of the family pursuing various professions, including law, medicine, and the clergy. Notable bearers of the name include Jacques Richiez, a prominent lawyer in Paris during the 17th century, and Pierre Richiez, a Jesuit priest and scholar who lived in the 18th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Richiez

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

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

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