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

Richins, 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 Richins surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Richins in America

Richins is the 12101st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Richins surname appeared 2,575 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 Richins.

We can also compare 2010 data for Richins 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 Richins

The surname RICHINS originated in England during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words 'ric' meaning rich or powerful, and 'hine' meaning servant or retainer. This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was a servant or attendant of a wealthy individual or noble.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Northamptonshire from 1208, which mentions a Robert Richus. The Hundred Rolls of 1273 also list a William Rychyn in Oxfordshire. These early spellings indicate the name's evolution over time.

The RICHINS name appears to have been particularly prevalent in the counties of Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Northamptonshire. It is possible that the name may have originated from a place name that no longer exists or has been lost to history.

In the 14th century, a notable individual named John Richins was recorded as a member of the Guild of Weavers in the city of Oxford. This suggests that the RICHINS family may have been involved in the textile trade during this period.

Another notable figure bearing this surname was Thomas Richins, who was born in 1586 in Buckinghamshire. He served as a member of the English Parliament during the reign of King Charles I and was known for his support of the Parliamentarian cause during the English Civil War.

In the 17th century, a man named William Richins was born in Oxfordshire in 1612. He was a prominent landowner and served as a Justice of the Peace in his local community.

During the 18th century, a woman named Elizabeth Richins, born in 1743 in Northamptonshire, gained recognition for her work as a midwife and herbalist. She was known for her extensive knowledge of traditional remedies and helped deliver countless babies in her local area.

Another individual of note was John Richins, born in 1789 in Buckinghamshire. He was a successful farmer and landowner, and his family played a significant role in the agricultural development of the region during the 19th century.

While the RICHINS surname may have originated from humble beginnings as servants or attendants, it is clear that over the centuries, individuals bearing this name have made their mark in various fields, from politics and law to agriculture and medicine.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Richins

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

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

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