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

Richman, 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 Richman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Richman in America

Richman is the 5289th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Richman surname appeared 6,583 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Richman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Richman 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 Richman

The surname RICHMAN is of English origin, derived from the occupation of a wealthy or prosperous person. It is believed to have emerged in the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century, when surnames derived from occupations and personal characteristics became more common.

The name RICHMAN can be traced back to the Old English word "rice," meaning powerful or wealthy, and the word "man," referring to a person. It was likely used to identify individuals who held positions of wealth or authority within their communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname RICHMAN can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, which were administrative records compiled for taxation purposes in medieval England. The name appears as "Richemannus" in these rolls, indicating its use as a surname during that time.

In the 14th century, the surname RICHMAN appears in various historical records, such as the Poll Tax returns of 1379, where it is listed as "Riccheman" and "Rycheman." These variations in spelling were common during the Middle Ages, as standardized spelling had not yet been established.

The surname RICHMAN also has connections to place names. For example, there is a village in Buckinghamshire, England, called Richmansworth, which is believed to have derived its name from the presence of wealthy landowners or individuals with the surname RICHMAN in the area.

Notable individuals throughout history with the surname RICHMAN include:

1. John Richman (c. 1600-1670), an English clergyman and theologian who served as the Rector of Ipswich in Suffolk.
2. William Richman (1708-1784), a British architect known for his work on the Church of St. George in Bloomsbury, London.
3. Isaac Richman (1783-1853), an American lawyer and politician who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
4. Eliza Richman (1851-1920), an American educator and philanthropist who founded the Richman School for Girls in Hartford, Connecticut.
5. Benjamin Richman (1876-1956), a British artist and painter known for his landscapes and portraits.

The surname RICHMAN has a rich history that spans several centuries, with its origins rooted in the occupational and social status of individuals in medieval England. While its spelling may have varied over time, the name has remained a part of historical records and has been carried by notable figures across different fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Richman

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

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

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